The Computer: A Very Short Introduction

The Computer: A Very Short Introduction

Very Short Introductions

Computers form a vital part of most people’s lives. But what is the nature of the computer? How does it work? What will the next generations of computers look like? Darrel Ince looks at the basic concepts behind all computers; the range of their uses, the effects of computers in the workplace, and novel forms such as quantum computers.

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Darrel Ince (Head of Computing at the Open University and Professor of Computing) – Oxford University Press