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A Historian's Guide to Computing

Author : Daniel I. Greenstein
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780198235217
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book A Historian's Guide to Computing written by Daniel I. Greenstein and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1994 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide is written for historians and other scholars with no prior expertise in the use of computers who need to know what kinds of problems computers can solve. Dr Greenstein offers advice on how to exploit the computer and avoid potential pitfalls in day-to-day tasks, frombibliographic management to the use of electronic mail, and on-line library catalogues. The three central chapters on research methods examine databases and information management; numbers and measurement (including statistics, and graphical and tabular display); and document preparation andtextual analysis. The final chapter offers an eight-point guide to project management which will help the user to harness the computer in a cost-effective, and productive manner for projects of any size and complexity. Throughout the book methodological and technical discussion is presented in straightforward and precise language, augmented by comprehensible diagrams, and with reference to real historical problems and data sets. The book is not tied to specific software or solutions, but offers numerous signpostsfor the reader in search of more detailed or more narrowly defined information.

Computing for Historians

Author : Evan Mawdsley
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780719035487
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (354 download)

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Download or read book Computing for Historians written by Evan Mawdsley and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is intended to introduce historians to some of the ways in which the computer revolution can be of benefit in dealing with their sources and presenting their findings.

A Practical Guide to Computing for Historians

Author : Myrddin John Lewis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780415103114
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book A Practical Guide to Computing for Historians written by Myrddin John Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A History of Modern Computing, second edition

Author : Paul E. Ceruzzi
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 9780262532037
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (32 download)

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Book Synopsis A History of Modern Computing, second edition by : Paul E. Ceruzzi

Download or read book A History of Modern Computing, second edition written by Paul E. Ceruzzi and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2003-04-08 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the first digital computer to the dot-com crash—a story of individuals, institutions, and the forces that led to a series of dramatic transformations. This engaging history covers modern computing from the development of the first electronic digital computer through the dot-com crash. The author concentrates on five key moments of transition: the transformation of the computer in the late 1940s from a specialized scientific instrument to a commercial product; the emergence of small systems in the late 1960s; the beginning of personal computing in the 1970s; the spread of networking after 1985; and, in a chapter written for this edition, the period 1995-2001. The new material focuses on the Microsoft antitrust suit, the rise and fall of the dot-coms, and the advent of open source software, particularly Linux. Within the chronological narrative, the book traces several overlapping threads: the evolution of the computer's internal design; the effect of economic trends and the Cold War; the long-term role of IBM as a player and as a target for upstart entrepreneurs; the growth of software from a hidden element to a major character in the story of computing; and the recurring issue of the place of information and computing in a democratic society. The focus is on the United States (though Europe and Japan enter the story at crucial points), on computing per se rather than on applications such as artificial intelligence, and on systems that were sold commercially and installed in quantities.

Using Computers in History

Author : M.J. Lewis
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134850549
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Using Computers in History written by M.J. Lewis and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-11-23 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A very practical and accessible guide Based on a highly regarded course the authors have been running for several years Extensive exercises for students to work through Will be the text book on many courses

Using Computers in History

Author : Myrddin John Lewis
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415103121
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Using Computers in History written by Myrddin John Lewis and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to introduce students to historical computing through practical workshop exercises. It aims to explain and illustrate the possible uses of the computer for the historian.

The Historian and the Computer

Author : Edward Shorter
Publisher : W. W. Norton
ISBN 13 : 9780393007329
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book The Historian and the Computer written by Edward Shorter and published by W. W. Norton. This book was released on 1975-01-01 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The historian and the computer

Author : Edward Shorter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780393007329
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book The historian and the computer written by Edward Shorter and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Using Computers in History

Author : Sonja Cameron
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0230204481
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Using Computers in History written by Sonja Cameron and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2005-09-19 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information and communications technology is now an essential tool for the historian and for anyone engaging in historical study. Today's 'history workstation' includes computers, modems, scanners, printers, digital cameras and a wide range of software applications to access the World Wide Web and to analyse historical sources. Sonja Cameron and Sarah Richardson provide a clear, jargon-free introduction which demystifies the computing skills needed for historical research. This step-by-step guide covers all aspects of history and computing including: - Presentation: from word-processing an article which conforms to scholarly protocols to presenting a slide show. - History and the World Wide Web: hints and tips on accessing and evaluating the wide range of historical material available on the internet. - Databases: a clear introduction which guides you through the process of creating your own database of historical sources. - Spreadsheets: a lucid explanation of basic quantitative methods, data analysis, graphing and charting. - Digitised text and images: help on analysing digitised text, creating images and web pages. The text is supported throughout by worked examples using historical sources, comprehensive illustrations, a detailed glossary and signposts to further study where appropriate. Using Computers in History is an indispensable aid to all those studying and researching history. Students, family and local historians, and history enthusiasts will all find this book informative and easy-to-use.

Second Bibliographic Guide to the History of Computing, Computers, and the Information Processing Industry

Author : James W. Cortada
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 : 0313295425
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book Second Bibliographic Guide to the History of Computing, Computers, and the Information Processing Industry written by James W. Cortada and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1996-01-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complementing the author's 1990 bibliography, A Bibliographic Guide to the History of Computing, Computers, and the Information Processing Industry, this bibliography provides 2,500 new citations, covering all significant literature published since the late 1980s. It includes all aspects of the subject—biographies, company histories, industry studies, product descriptions, sociological studies, industry directories, and traditional monographic histories—and covers all periods from the beginnings to the personal computer. New to this volume is a chapter on the management of information processing operations, useful to both historians and managers of information technology. Together with the earlier bibliography, this work provides the most comprehensive bibliographic guide to the history of computers, computing, and the information processing industry. The organization of the book follows that of the earlier work, with the addition of the new chapter on the management of information processing. All entries are new to this volume. Titles are annotated, and each chapter begins with a short introduction. A full table of contents and author and subject indexes enhance accessibility to the material.

Second Bibliographic Guide to the History of Computing, Computers, and the Information Processing Industry

Author : James W. Cortada
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313388016
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (133 download)

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Download or read book Second Bibliographic Guide to the History of Computing, Computers, and the Information Processing Industry written by James W. Cortada and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1996-01-30 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complementing the author's 1990 bibliography, A Bibliographic Guide to the History of Computing, Computers, and the Information Processing Industry, this bibliography provides 2,500 new citations, covering all significant literature published since the late 1980s. It includes all aspects of the subject—biographies, company histories, industry studies, product descriptions, sociological studies, industry directories, and traditional monographic histories—and covers all periods from the beginnings to the personal computer. New to this volume is a chapter on the management of information processing operations, useful to both historians and managers of information technology. Together with the earlier bibliography, this work provides the most comprehensive bibliographic guide to the history of computers, computing, and the information processing industry. The organization of the book follows that of the earlier work, with the addition of the new chapter on the management of information processing. All entries are new to this volume. Titles are annotated, and each chapter begins with a short introduction. A full table of contents and author and subject indexes enhance accessibility to the material.

Computer

Author : MARTIN. CAMPBELL-KELLY
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780367097509
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (975 download)

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Download or read book Computer written by MARTIN. CAMPBELL-KELLY and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Computing

Author : Paul E. Ceruzzi
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262310392
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book Computing written by Paul E. Ceruzzi and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2012-06-15 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the history of computing through 4 major threads of development in this compact, accessible history covering punch cards, Silicon Valley, smartphones, and much more. In an accessible style, computer historian Paul Ceruzzi offers a broad though detailed history of computing, from the first use of the word “digital” in 1942 to the development of punch cards and the first general purpose computer, to the internet, Silicon Valley, and smartphones and social networking. Ceruzzi identifies 4 major threads that run throughout all of computing’s technological development: • Digitization: the coding of information, computation, and control in binary form • The convergence of multiple streams of techniques, devices, and machines • The steady advance of electronic technology, as characterized famously by “Moore's Law” • Human-machine interface The history of computing could be told as the story of hardware and software, or the story of the Internet, or the story of “smart” hand-held devices. In this concise and accessible account of the invention and development of digital technology, Ceruzzi offers a general and more useful perspective for students of computer science and history.

Archives of Data-Processing History

Author : James W. Cortada
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 : 0313259232
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book Archives of Data-Processing History written by James W. Cortada and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1990-04-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the computer, and of the industry it spawned, is the latest entrant into the field of historical studies. Scholars beginning to turn their attention to the subject of computing need James Cortada's Archives of Data Procesing History as a brief introduction to sources immediately available for investigation. Each essay provides an overview of a major government, academic, or industrial archival collection dealing with the history of computing, the industry, and its leaders and is written by the archivist/historian who has worked with or is responsible for the collection. The archives give practical information on hours, organization, contacts, telephone numbers, survey of contents, and assessments of the historical significance of the collections and their institutions. Reference and business librarians will definitely want to add this volume to their collections. Those interested in the history of technology, the business history of the industry, and the history of major institutions will want to consult it.

History and Computing III

Author : Evan Mawdsley
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780719032110
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book History and Computing III written by Evan Mawdsley and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Historical Studies in Computing, Information, and Society

Author : William Aspray
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030189554
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Historical Studies in Computing, Information, and Society written by William Aspray and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a volume of chapters on the historical study of information, computing, and society written by seven of the most senior, distinguished members of the History of Computing field. These are edited, expanded versions of papers presented in a distinguished lecture series in 2018 at the University of Colorado Boulder – in the shadow of the Flatirons, the front range of the Rocky Mountains. Topics range widely across the history of computing. They include the digitalization of computer and communication technologies, gender history of computing, the history of data science, incentives for innovation in the computing field, labor history of computing, and the process of standardization. Authors were given wide latitude to write on a topic of their own choice, so long as the result is an exemplary article that represents the highest level of scholarship in the field, producing articles that scholars in the field will still look to read twenty years from now. The intention is to publish articles of general interest, well situated in the research literature, well grounded in source material, and well-polished pieces of writing. The volume is primarily of interest to historians of computing, but individual articles will be of interest to scholars in media studies, communication, computer science, cognitive science, general and technology history, and business.

The History of the Computer

Author : Rachel Ignotofsky
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 1984857428
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (848 download)

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Download or read book The History of the Computer written by Rachel Ignotofsky and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A strikingly illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world—from the abacus to the smartphone—and the people who made them, by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science. “A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to the iPhone and beyond—I loved it.”—Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Public Library Computers are everywhere and have impacted our lives in so many ways. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way that we interact with our surroundings and each other? Packed with accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this charming and art-filled book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions, from the earliest known counting systems to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI. The History of the Computer also profiles a diverse range of key players and creators—from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Sir Tim Berners-Lee—and illuminates their goals, their intentions, and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives. This entertaining and educational journey will help you understand our most important machines and how we can use them to enhance the way we live. You’ll never look at your phone the same way again!