Computer Science

Tracing the story of computing, this reference resource provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of computing.

An accessible compendium providing insight into the great minds responsible for the technology which has transformed our lives. Each pioneer is introduced with a brief biography, followed by a concise account of their key contributions to their discipline.

This book discusses the most fundamental and puzzling questions about the foundations of computing.

The main focus of this book is the basic unit of information and the way in which our understanding of this has evolved over time.