The Computer

From handheld smart phones to vast scientific simulators, computers are developing at an ever-increasing speed. Uber-technogeek Mark Frauenfelder traces the evolution of this vital machine from its earliest roots through its exciting application in code-breaking during World War Two, and from its initial use in the workplace and home to its current status as a ubiquitous, integral part of life.

ISBN10:	1780971842
ISBN13:	9781780971841
Number Of Pages:	256
Publication Date:	20130305
Publisher:	Sterling
Binding:	Hardback

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From handheld smart phones to vast scientific simulators, computers are developing at ever-increasing speed. In The Computer, uber-technogeek Mark Frauenfelder traces the evolution of this vital machine from its earliest roots through its exciting application in code-breaking during the Second World War, and from its initial use in the workplace and home to its current status as a ubiquitous—and increasingly portable—part of twenty-first century existence. This highly illustrated social history of the computer examines its profound impact on every sphere of life.