The Penguin Dictionary Of Computers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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Before the digital age made computing knowledge ubiquitous, The Penguin Dictionary of Computers stood as an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the rapidly evolving world of computing technology. Anthony Chandor, alongside collaborators John Graham and Robin Williamson, presents a comprehensive and accessible glossary of computing terms, demystifying the jargon of an industry that was transforming science, business, and daily life. From hardware fundamentals to programming concepts, the dictionary systematically defines and clarifies the terminology that underpinned the computer revolution, making it an essential companion for students, professionals, and curious minds alike. A landmark in technical reference publishing, this volume illustrates Penguin's long-standing commitment to making specialist knowledge accessible to a broad readership. Chandor's approach is precise yet approachable, striking a balance between rigorous technical accuracy and clarity that few reference works of its era achieved. As a historical document, it offers a fascinating window into the vocabulary and conceptual landscape of early computing — a snapshot of a world on the cusp of a technological upheaval whose full implications were only just beginning to be understood. For historians of technology, computer scientists, and vintage reference enthusiasts, this dictionary remains a quietly remarkable artefact of the information age's earliest chapters.
Author: Anthony Chandor
Format: Paperback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Before the digital age made computing knowledge ubiquitous, The Penguin Dictionary of Computers stood as an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the rapidly evolving world of computing technology. Anthony Chandor, alongside collaborators John Graham and Robin Williamson, presents a comprehensive and accessible glossary of computing terms, demystifying the jargon of an industry that was transforming science, business, and daily life. From hardware fundamentals to programming concepts, the dictionary systematically defines and clarifies the terminology that underpinned the computer revolution, making it an essential companion for students, professionals, and curious minds alike. A landmark in technical reference publishing, this volume illustrates Penguin's long-standing commitment to making specialist knowledge accessible to a broad readership. Chandor's approach is precise yet approachable, striking a balance between rigorous technical accuracy and clarity that few reference works of its era achieved. As a historical document, it offers a fascinating window into the vocabulary and conceptual landscape of early computing — a snapshot of a world on the cusp of a technological upheaval whose full implications were only just beginning to be understood. For historians of technology, computer scientists, and vintage reference enthusiasts, this dictionary remains a quietly remarkable artefact of the information age's earliest chapters.