The Universal Machine: From the Dawn of Computing to Digital Consciousness

by Ian D. Watson

Book Overview

What is a Universal Tool?.- Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine.- Office Automation.- Computers go to War.- Computers go to Work.- Deadheads & Propeller Heads.- The Computer gets Personal.- The Computer Revolution.- Weaving the Web.- Apple is Reborn.- Over the Horizon.- Resources.- Competitors.- About the Author.- Published books.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 364228101X
• ISBN13: 9783642281013
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Copernicus Books
• Length: 353 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.0"