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A Mini-History Of Computing, George K. Thiruvathukal
A Mini-History Of Computing, George K. Thiruvathukal
Computer Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works
This book was produced by George K. Thiruvathukal for the American Institute of Physics to promote interest in the interdisciplinary publication, Computing in Science and Engineering. It accompanied a limited edition set of playing cards that is no longer available (except in PDF).
This book features a set of 54 significant computers by era/category, including ancient calculating instruments, pre-electronic mechanical calculators and computers, electronic era computers, and modern computing (minicomputers, maniframes, personal computers, devices, and gaming consoles).
Course Syllabus: Perspectives On Computers And Society, Judith V. Grabiner
Course Syllabus: Perspectives On Computers And Society, Judith V. Grabiner
Pitzer Faculty Publications and Research
Weizenbaum's statement is a compelling exhortation to his fellow professionals; nevertheless, I cannot wholly agree. It should be possible for nonprofessionals to understand, as a result of their own reading and experience, how computers interact with the rest of human life. The problems are not just technical, and their nature is not entirely unprecedented.