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Computing before computers

by William Aspray, A. G. Bromley, Martin Campbell-Kelly, Paul E, Ceruzzi, Michael R. Williams

A concise historical survey of computing technology prior to the development of the modern computer, tracing the distinct technical traditions that eventually converged to form today's technology.

Accession 12918 ISBN 0813800471 Publisher Chris Patmore
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