The Making of a New Science: A Personal Journey Through the Early Years of Theoretical Computer Science

Giorgio Ausiello

Informasi Umum

Kode

21.21.1546

Klasifikasi

004 - Data processing, Computer science

Jenis

Buku - Elektronik (E-Book)

Subjek

Computer Science

No. Rak

Tel-U Bandung - Gedung Manterawu Lantai 5 : Rak 1
Tel-U Purwokerto : Rak 1

Dilihat

97 kali

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Abstraksi

This book explains the development of theoretical computer science in its early stages, specifically from 1965 to 1990. The author is among the pioneers of theoretical computer science, and he guides the reader through the early stages of development of this new discipline. He explains the origins of the field, arising from disciplines such as logic, mathematics, and electronics, and he describes the evolution of the key principles of computing in strands such as computability, algorithms, and programming. But mainly it's a story about people – pioneers with diverse backgrounds and characters came together to overcome philosophical and institutional challenges and build a community. They collaborated on research efforts, they established schools and conferences, they developed the first related university courses, they taught generations of future researchers and practitioners, and they set up the key publications to communicate and archive their knowledge.

The book is a fascinating insight into the field as it existed and evolved, it will be valuable reading for anyone interested in the history of computing