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- The 15 scientists whose work is profiled in the book have each made significant contributions to a part of the creation of modern computer science.
- Author(s): Dennis Shasha & Cathy Lazere
- 291 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Science + Technology
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About the Book
"Out of Their Minds" profiles 15 of the planet's foremost computer scientists, including eight winners of the Turing Award, computing's Nobel Prize. Based on recent interviews, the scientists are revealed in fascinating anecdotes about their early inspirations and influences, contributions, and thoughts on the field's explosive future. "A fascinating collection of profiles and interviews with some of the men . . . who brought us (to the computing age)".--"The New York Times". 56 illus.Book Synopsis
The 15 scientists whose work is profiled in the book have each made significant contributions to a part of the creation of modern computer science. Some are well-known: Donald Knuth, Alan Kay, Danny Hillis; others are not, although all of their contributions have been substantial and valuabel.Dimensions (Overall): 9.12 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inches (W) x .89 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 291
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Science + Technology
Publisher: Copernicus Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Dennis Shasha & Cathy Lazere
Language: English
Street Date: July 2, 1998
TCIN: 90808581
UPC: 9780387982694
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-8665
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.1 pounds
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