Charles Babbage: Passages from the Life of a Philosopher.

Charles Babbage.

ISBN 10: 0813520665 / ISBN 13: 9780813520667

Edité par Rutgers Univ Press., New Jersey., 1994

Softcover 1994 edition. Text and covers in fine condition. Binding firm. Pages unmarked and clean. (383 pages). N° de réf. du vendeur 020219

Présentation de l'éditeur: The mathematician and engineer Charles Babbage (1791–1871) is best remembered for his 'calculating machines', which are considered the forerunner of modern computers. Over the course of his life he wrote a number of books based on his scientific investigations, but in this volume, published in 1864, Babbage writes in a more personal vein. He points out at the beginning of the work that it 'does not aspire to the name of autobiography', though the chapters sketch out the contours of his life, beginning with his family, his childhood and formative years studying at Cambridge, and moving through various episodes in his scientific career. However, the work also diverges into his observations on other topics, as indicated by chapter titles such as 'Street Nuisances' and 'Wit'. Babbage's colourful recollections give an intimate portrait of the life of one of Britain's most influential inventors.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Charles Babbage: Passages from the Life of a...
Éditeur : Rutgers Univ Press., New Jersey.
Date d'édition : 1994
Reliure : Soft cover
Etat : Fine