Bøger af Harry Henderson

Praise for the previous edition: "Entries are written with enough clarity and simplicity to appeal to general audiences. The additional readings that end each profile give excellent pointers for more detailed information...Recommended."--Choice "This well-written collection of biographies of the most important contributors to the computer world...is a valuable resource for those interested in the men and women who were instrumental in making the world we live in today. This is a recommended purchase for reference collections."--American Reference Books Annual "...this one is recommended for high-school, public, and undergraduate libraries."--Booklist The significant role that the computer plays in the business world, schools, and homes speaks to the impact it has on our daily lives. While many people are familiar with the Internet, online shopping, and basic computer technology, the scientists who pioneered this digital age are generally less well-known. A to Z of Computer Scientists, Updated Edition features 136 computer pioneers and shows the ways in which these individuals developed their ideas, overcame technical and institutional challenges, collaborated with colleagues, and created products or institutions of lasting importance. The cutting-edge, contemporary entries explore a diverse group of inventors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries in the computer science field. People covered include: Grace Hopper (1906-1992) Dennis Ritchie (1941-2011) Brian Kernighan (1942-present) Howard Rheingold (1947-present) Bjarne Stroustrup (1950-present) Esther Dyson (1951-present) Silvio Micali (1954-present) Jeff Bezos (1964-present) Pierre Omidyar (1967-present) Jerry Yang (1968-present)

Covering more than basic computer commands and procedures, this encyclopaedia summarizes how technology has developed, the future of computer programs and applications, and the significance of computer components. Following an introduction and overview, there are approximately 750 to 800 entries.

Provides timely and up-to-date facts, context, perspectives, and tools to make informed decisions about nuclear energy. In the 21st century, nuclear power has been identified as a viable alternative to traditional energy sources to stem global climate change, and condemned as risky to human health and environmentally irresponsible.

More than just a search engine today, Google boasts maps, email, videos, e-commerce, news, social networking, and much more. Larry Page and Sergey Brin shows how the combination of personal decisions and particular opportunities for Page and Brin have led to remarkable results in their professional and personal lives.

This third edition includes bibliography, chronology, introduction, annotated bibliography, appendixes, and certain legal cases.

Power of the News Media helps readers understand the function of the news media, how it shapes attitudes, and how to evaluate its content. This volume provides a useful tool for librarians, teachers, and others concerned with education and media issues.

Many scientists and inventors contributed to the understanding of robotics and their development in the modern age. This work presents biographies of the men and women, from Jacques de Vaucanson to Grey Walter to Joseph Engelberger, who were and are the leaders in bringing about this change through research and new technologies.