John Von Neumann and the Origins of Modern Computing

By William Aspray

Book Overview

John von Neumann, in his 54 years of life, transformed the face and character of many pure/applied mathematical subject areas. And in particular he participated seminally in the creation of the Computer Age. The author (director of the Center for the History of Electrical Engineering at IEEE) has d

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262011212
• ISBN13: 9780262011211
• Release Date: December 1990
• Publisher: MIT Press (MA)
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.5"