Computing Perspectives (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Architecture and Design)

By Maurice V. Wilkes

Book Overview

In this insightful collection of essays, Maurice Wilkes shares his unique perspective on the development of computers and the current state of the art. These enlightening essays discuss the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558603174
• ISBN13: 9781558603172
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Brief but broad perspective on computer history

This book separates the key events in history from all the noise and hype. After Fred Brooks book The Mythical Man-Month, this is the best brief survey of the subject from one who helped to create it.