Description
Computer: A History of the Information Machine traces the history of the computer and shows how business and government were the first to explore its unlimited, information-processing potential. Old-fashioned entrepreneurship combined with scientific know-how inspired now famous computer engineers to create the technology that became IBM. Wartime needs drove the giant ENIAC, the first fully electronic computer. Later, the PC enabled modes of computing that liberated people from room-sized, mainframe computers.
This third edition provides an updated analysis of software and computer networking, including new material on the programming profession, social networking, and mobile computing. It expands its focus on the IT industry with fresh discussion on the rise of Google and Facebook as well as how powerful applications are changing the way we work, consume, learn, and socialize. A computer is an insightful look at the pace of technological advancement and the seamless way computers are integrated into the modern world. Through comprehensive history and accessible writing, Computer is perfect for courses on computer history, technology history, and information and society, as well as a range of courses in the fields of computer science, communications, sociology, and management.
Publisher:Routledge; 3rd edition (July 30, 2013)
Language:English
Paperback:378 pages
ISBN-10:0813345901
ISBN-13:978-0813345901
Lexile measure:1320L
Item Weight:1.15 pounds
Dimensions:6 x 0.84 x 9 inches
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Paul F. Ross 4.0 out of 5 stars Computer history Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2016 Verified Purchase Review of Campbell-Kelly et al’s "Computer" by Paul F. Ross Prompted by a biography of Gordon Moore, recently published (Thackray et al, 2015) and recently read, to read more about the history of “the computer,” Campbell-Kelly’s history (2014) came to my attention. I had just read Ceruzzi’s history (2003), posting my review on Amazon.com along with others’ reviews of Ceruzzi and other reviews of mine covering other titles referenced here. These four authors are
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AAS 5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful history Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2020 Verified Purchase Well written story, easy read One person found this helpful
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tdwpgh 4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent wide-ranging coverage of the history of computing Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2016 Verified Purchase Excellent wide-ranging coverage of the history of computing. Some factual errors versus some of the histories I've read and it does gloss over some points, but a worthy read for anyone interested in a good time-line of modern computing. One person found this helpful
Summary
This third edition provides an updated analysis of software and computer networking, including new material on the programming profession, social networking, and mobile computing
