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The Human Face of Computing

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Publisher:Imperial College Press
Series: MIX
Author:Calude Cristian S
Edition:1
ISBN-10:1783266430
ISBN-13:9781783266432
Pages:448
Published:Sep 03 2015
Posted:Apr 07 2017
Language:English
Book format:PDF
Book size:2.19 MB

Book Description:

Computation is ubiquitous: modern life would be inconceivable without it.Written as a series of conversations with influential computer scientists, mathematicians and physicists, this book provides access to the inner thinking of those who have made essential contributions to the development of computing and its applications. You will learn about the interviewees' education, career path, influences, methods of work, how they cope with failure and success, how they relax, how they see the future, and much more.The conversations are presented in jargon-free language suitable for a general audience, but with enough technical detail for more specialized readers. The aim of the book is not only to inform and entertain, but also to motivate and stimulate.

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