A Brief History of Computing

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Key developments in computation are explored from 3000 B.C. to the present, making this text ideal for self-study. It features pedagogical tools such as key topics, summaries, exercises, and a glossary. Major figures in computing like Boole, Babbage, and Turing are highlighted, alongside the history of software engineering and programming languages. The book also delves into artificial intelligence's progress and its societal impacts, particularly from personal computers, the World Wide Web, and mobile technology, while tracing the evolution of tech giants like IBM, Microsoft, and Apple.