From 0 to 1: An Authoritative History of Modern Computing [Hardcover]

Atsushi Akera (Editor), Frederick Nebeker (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 11, 2002

Computers and their origins have a fascination both for scholars and for ordinary readers, but much of the existing literature on the history of computing is too specialized to interest the general reader. This collection is broad in scope, offering an authoritative and up-to-date introduction to the history of computing. It gives an overview of two centuries in the history of information processing and detailed coverage of a number of more recent topics, including PC software, user interfaces, and the Internet. By integrating the technical, business, and policy aspects of the history of computing, the authors explain how and why computers were created, and how they were shaped by the intent of their creators. All of the contributors are experts in their fields, writing clearly and avoiding jargon to make this book accessible to a wide range of general readers, students, and historians and computer professionals.

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"[P]rovides a survey history for a wide range of general readers, students, and historians and computer professionals. The most recent such approach as we go to press, the 15 contribueted chapters are all by authorities in the field. ... Taken together, these chapters provide a well-grounded survey of two centuries in the history of information processing and detailed coverage of a number of more recent topics, including policy aspects of the history of computing."--Communication Booknotes Quarterly

About the Author

Atsushi Akera, Lecturer in the Department of Science and Technology Studies, Rensselear Polytechnic Institute. Frederick Nebeker, Senior Research Historian, IEEE History Center, Rutgers University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1st edition (April 11, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195140257
• ISBN-13: 978-0195140255
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,081,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars terrific author, December 19, 2009

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Rick Nebeker does it again, with a clear, concise writing style that I found refreshing. Highly recommended!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Withdrawn, October 15, 2009

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This review is from: From 0 to 1: An Authoritative History of Modern Computing (Hardcover)

The book is used. It was in a US library, but now it's withdrawn. It came with a library label on it spine and stamped by the librarian. Well, the book content is ok. No underline text, no notes. The book is worth it.