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The Computer. A History from the 17th Century to Today by Jens M?ller (English)
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Item specifics
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- ISBN-13
- 9783836573344
- Book Title
- The Computer. A History from the 17th Century to Today
- ISBN
- 9783836573344
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taschen
ISBN-10
3836573342
ISBN-13
9783836573344
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16038751092
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
472 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Computer. a History from the 17th Century to Today
Subject
History & Criticism, Product, History
Publication Year
2023
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Design, Computers
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.7 in
Item Weight
144.9 Oz
Item Length
15 in
Item Width
10.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"An addicting illustrated history of the first "thinking" machines, to our all-digital now. Maps of Silicon Valley, early Super Mario design, thumbnail biographies of pioneers, a photo of the first "bug" (an actual moth). It's a museum exhibit of sorts, held between covers.", ...a monumental survey... The Computer is a richly illustrated history of society's ever-evolving relationship with the silicon chip., [This] history of how we went from the calculating machines of the 19th century to the miniature wearable tech of today is packed with visionaries and pioneers., [This] history of how we went from the calculating machines of the 19th century to the miniature wearable tech of today is packed with visionaries and pioneers. Where will the computing revolution take us next?, The Computer lays out, in glorious detail, the last 300 years of technological progress, and the figures and groups behind it., ...an engaging and visually captivating book that takes readers on a journey through the evolution of computing and its profound impact on society.
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
004.09
Edition Description
Multilanguage edition
Synopsis
From analog to digital, mainframes to mobile phones-with photos, ads, and concept drawings of inventions that ushered in the digital era, this visual survey of the Information Age reveals how the computer and the Internet irreversibly transformed our world., The story of the evolution of machines in computer history is full of the disruptive innovations that have led to today's world. From the early beginnings of computing to the bulky mainframe to the personal computer era , we now live in an almost entirely digital age . The Computer explores steps from the first ideas of a calculating machine in the 19th century and early experiments with autonomous driving in the 1920s to oversized office computers in the 1950s to laptops and wearables of today. Jens Müller delivers a visual understanding of the emergence of the Information Age that hasn't been shown before. Tracing the stories of tech visionaries, pioneers, and entrepreneurs , the book combines compelling visuals, historical documents, and in-depth explanations to reveal significant events in computer history. Encompassing the invention of machines, coding, and software development, as well as technology's influence on today's political landscape. This survey presents creations from Ada Lovelace, Charles Babbage, Alan Turing, Grace Hopper, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs . Showcasing forgotten gadgets and prototypes connecting iconic products such as the Apple Macintosh and the Sony Play Station. As well as remembering milestones in software development, videogaming, and the web. Infographics explain wireless communication and other fundamental technical concepts, while the history of corporations such as IBM, Apple, Microsoft, Atari, Amazon, and Google is retraced through rare photographs and advertising campaigns. A fascinating read, this book acknowledges the computer's stupendous power and social impact. For techies and everyone interested in culture, economics, politics, and science , it illustrates how we got here today and helps us ask better questions about where we will be tomorrow., The story of the evolution of machines in computer history is full of the disruptive innovations that have led to today's world. From the early beginnings of computing to the bulky mainframe to the personal computer era, we now live in an almost entirely digital age. The Computer explores steps from the first ideas of a calculating machine in the 19th century and early experiments with autonomous driving in the 1920s to oversized office computers in the 1950s to laptops and wearables of today. Jens Müller delivers a visual understanding of the emergence of the Information Age that hasn't been shown before. Tracing the stories of tech visionaries, pioneers, and entrepreneurs, the book combines compelling visuals, historical documents, and in-depth explanations to reveal significant events in computer history. Encompassing the invention of machines, coding, and software development, as well as technology's influence on today's political landscape. This survey presents creations from Ada Lovelace, Charles Babbage, Alan Turing, Grace Hopper, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs. Showcasing forgotten gadgets and prototypes connecting iconic products such as the Apple Macintosh and the Sony Play Station. As well as remembering milestones in software development, videogaming, and the web. Infographics explain wireless communication and other fundamental technical concepts, while the history of corporations such as IBM, Apple, Microsoft, Atari, Amazon, and Google is retraced through rare photographs and advertising campaigns. A fascinating read, this book acknowledges the computer's stupendous power and social impact. For techies and everyone interested in culture, economics, politics, and science, it illustrates how we got here today and helps us ask better questions about where we will be tomorrow.
LC Classification Number
QA76.17
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