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The Mathematical Work of Charles Babbage
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Mathematical Work of Charles Babbage
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) J. M. Dubbey
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:244 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 215,Width 138 |
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| Category/Genre | History of mathematics
History of science |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780521524766
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| Classifications | Dewey:510.92 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
Worked examples or Exercises
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
12 February 2004 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Charles Babbage (1791-1871) is today remembered mainly for his attempt to complete his difference and analytical engines, the principles of which anticipate the major ideas of the modern digital computer. This book describes the evolution of Babbage's work on the design and implementation of the engines by means of a detailed study of his early mathematical investigations. Babbage is an almost legendary figure of the Victorian era, yet relatively little is known about him and no authoritative account of his life and work has appeared. He was primarily a mathematician and his early working life was devoted mainly to the study of pure mathematics. While containing much biographical information, this book concentrates on this crucial aspect of Babbage's work.
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