Big Ideas That Changed the World: Machines That Think!

Big Ideas That Changed the World: Machines That Think!
Don Brown
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28 Apr 2020 US
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9781419740985
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Award-winning author Don Brown explores computers and technology in book two of the Big Ideas seriesMachines That Think! explores machines from ancient history to today that perform a multitude of tasks, from making mind-numbing calculations to working on assembly lines. Included are fascinating looks at the world's earliest calculators, the birth of computer programming, and the arrival of smartphones. Contributors discussed include Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, Ada Lovelace, and Bill Gates. From the abacus to artificial intelligence, machines through the ages have pushed the boundaries of human capability and creativity. Back matter includes a timeline, endnotes, a bibliography, an author's note, and an index.

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ISBN-13: 9781419740985
Published: 28 Apr 2020
Published In: United States
Imprint: Amulet Books
Publisher: Abrams
Format: Hardback
Height: 203mm
Width: 140mm
Pages: 128

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