Campbell-Kelly, Martin.

Computer : a history of the information machine / Martin Campbell-Kelly and William Aspray. - 1st ed. - New York, NY : Basic Books, c1996. - ix, 342 p., [16] p. of plates : ill ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-333) and index.

Library Journal. Wilson's Public Library. Wilson's Senior High School.

Presents an overview of the development of computers from the early days of electronic adding machines to the present day personal computer and addresses the fundamental role that private business and the government played in helping to advance computer technology through the years.

Adult Follett Library Resources.

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Computers--History.
Electronic data processing--History.
Computers--History.
Data processing--History.

QA76.17 / .C36 1996

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