An edition of Computers
(2002)
Computers
by Brian Williams
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Traces the history of inventions in the world of computers, from the abacus to the e-book.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Abacus, 3000 B.C.E.
Slide rule, 1621 C.E.
Calculator, 1623
Punched card, 1805
Babbage's computer, 1835
Census counter, 1890
Electronic tube, 1904
Electronic computer, 1939
Colossus, 1943
Transistor, 1947
Floppy disk, 1950
Robots, 1952
Integrated circuits, 1958
Virtual reality, 1960s
Bar code, 1973
Personal computer, 1970s
CD-ROM, 1982
Internet, 1991
eBook, 1999
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Glossary.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 47).
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