Overview
Provides an overview of a selection of individuals who have made important contributions to the field of computing
Presents the key contributions and brief biographical information on figures from a broad range of sub-disciplines and historical periods
Highlights the richness of the field of computing, and the wealth of contributions made by historical and contemporary figures
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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“Giants of Computing is most useful as a reference work, but it could also serve as a supplemental course resource or possibly a core text in a class on the history of computing. … the author provides selected examples of pivotal contributions, such as mathematical formula or code samples. Summing Up: Recommended. All levels/libraries.” (S. A. Patton, Choice, Vol. 51 (7), March, 2014)
“The author has given us a mini-biography of 59 ‘giants’ of computing, with a brief account of their major achievements. … the book is absolutely delightful and will provide the reader with many interesting and enjoyable evenings. There are even two quizzes for readers who wish to test their knowledge of people and events in computing.” (James Van Speybroeck, Computing Reviews, October, 2013)
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Book Title: Giants of Computing
Book Subtitle: A Compendium of Select, Pivotal Pioneers
Authors: Gerard O’Regan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5340-5
Publisher: Springer London
eBook Packages: Computer Science, Computer Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2013
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-5339-9Published: 03 September 2013
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-6226-1Published: 23 August 2015
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-5340-5Published: 19 August 2013
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXI, 306
Topics: History of Computing, History of Science, Artificial Intelligence, Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters