The Microprocessor: A Biography (Silicon Valley Series)

By Michael S. Malone

Book Overview

This book is not what it seems. It appears to be about technology, but it is really about people. It looks like a history book, but it is really an adventure story. Even its title is an oxymoron.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387943420
• ISBN13: 9780387943428
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 333 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.3" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Very interesting read

If you're interesting in knowing the history behind the microprocessor industry then this book is for you. Some parts a little slow, like the chapter on the microprocessor fabrication process, but the rest of the book is great.

Thorough, well documented history of the microprocessor

This is a great book which takes you through the genesis of the microprocessor all the way into the mid-90's. It is full of interesting facts and it describes the human side of technology development as well as the scientific. It is definitely worth reading, especially if you are in the field of computer technology.