A new history of modern computing / Thomas Haigh and Paul E. Ceruzzi.
| Author/creator | Haigh, Thomas, 1972- |
| Other author | Ceruzzi, Paul E. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, Massachusetts : The MIT Press, [2021] |
| Description | x, 528 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from MIT Press Direct to Open Backfile HSS Monographs |
| Subjects |
| Series | History of computing |
| Contents | Inventing the computer -- The computer becomes a scientific supertool -- The computer becomes a data processing device -- The computer becomes a real-time control system -- The computer becomes an interactive tool -- The computer becomes a communications platform -- The computer becomes a personal plaything. |
| Abstract | "Bringing the history of modern computing fully up to date, from new applications to scientific computation to video games and the ubiquitous smartphone"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 467-494) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2020048457 |
| ISBN | 9780262542906 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |