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A Brief History of Computing
Gerard O'Regan
This lively and fascinating text traces the key developments in computation - from 3000 B. C. Topics and features: ideal for self-study, offering many pedagogical features such as chapter-opening key topics, chapter introductions and summaries, exercises, and a glossary;
300 pages, 115 black & white illustrations, biography
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | March 14, 2012 |
| ISBN13 | 9781447123583 |
| Publishers | Springer London Ltd |
| Pages | 264 |
| Dimensions | 244 × 165 × 21 mm · 580 g |
| Language | English |
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