Computer Genealogy: A Guide To Research Through High Technology
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the dawn of the personal computing era, Computer Genealogy: A Guide to Research through High Technology arrived as a pioneering manual that forever changed the way family historians approach their craft. Paul A. Andereck and Richard A. Pence present a comprehensive roadmap for harnessing the then-revolutionary power of computers to organise, analyse, and expand genealogical research, guiding readers through databases, software, and electronic record-keeping with clarity and authority. The book details practical strategies for managing family trees digitally, instructs researchers on how to navigate early genealogical software, and argues convincingly that technology is not a barrier but a powerful ally in uncovering ancestral connections. Beyond its practical instruction, this work holds significant historical and cultural weight as one of the first texts to bridge the gap between traditional genealogy and the emerging digital age, making it a landmark publication in the field. Andereck and Pence write with an approachable yet authoritative tone, ensuring accessibility for both seasoned researchers and curious newcomers alike. Decades after its publication, Computer Genealogy remains a fascinating time capsule — one that raises a compelling question: if these early digital tools opened so many doors, what secrets about your own family tree are still waiting to be unlocked?
Author: Paul A. Andereck & Richard A. Pence
Format: Paperback
Published: 1985, Ancestry Publishing
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the dawn of the personal computing era, Computer Genealogy: A Guide to Research through High Technology arrived as a pioneering manual that forever changed the way family historians approach their craft. Paul A. Andereck and Richard A. Pence present a comprehensive roadmap for harnessing the then-revolutionary power of computers to organise, analyse, and expand genealogical research, guiding readers through databases, software, and electronic record-keeping with clarity and authority. The book details practical strategies for managing family trees digitally, instructs researchers on how to navigate early genealogical software, and argues convincingly that technology is not a barrier but a powerful ally in uncovering ancestral connections. Beyond its practical instruction, this work holds significant historical and cultural weight as one of the first texts to bridge the gap between traditional genealogy and the emerging digital age, making it a landmark publication in the field. Andereck and Pence write with an approachable yet authoritative tone, ensuring accessibility for both seasoned researchers and curious newcomers alike. Decades after its publication, Computer Genealogy remains a fascinating time capsule — one that raises a compelling question: if these early digital tools opened so many doors, what secrets about your own family tree are still waiting to be unlocked?