Turing's Legacy

Turing's Legacy A History of Computing at the National Physical Laboratory 1945-1995

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Publisher's Synopsis

During the second half of the twentieth century, the use of computers has transformed working life in the developed world. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is one of the cradles of this revolution. This book outlines its contribution to modern computing history, covering the vital role played by Alan Turing, the Pilot ACE and ACE computers developed from his plans, and the fertile marriage of computers and communications in the 1960s.

Book information

ISBN: 9780901805942
Publisher: Science Museum
Imprint: Science Museum (UK)
Pub date:
DEWEY: 004
DEWEY edition: 21
Number of pages: 348
Weight: 1050g
Height: 245mm
Width: 185mm