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The Pattern on the Stone W.Daniel Hillis

The Pattern on the Stone By W.Daniel Hillis

The Pattern on the Stone by W.Daniel Hillis


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Summary

In the SCIENCE MASTERS series, this book explains the inner workings of computers in a an accessible manner, starting with an account of how computers are built and why they work, describing what they currently can and cannot do, explaining how a computer can surpass its programmer and describing the quest for a Thinking Machine.

The Pattern on the Stone Summary

The Pattern on the Stone: The Simple Ideas That Make Computers Work by W.Daniel Hillis

Starting with an account of how computers are built and why they work, Daniel Hillis describes what they acn and cannot do - at the resent time - before explaining how a computer can surpass its programmer, and finally, the quest for a thinking machine.

About W.Daniel Hillis

Daniel Hillis is one of the world's hottest computer scientists. He was co-founder and chief scientist of the Thinking Machines Corporation and principalarchitect of the company's major product, the Connection Machine. He is an Editor of several scientific journals, including Artificial Life and Future Generation Computer Systems and is currently Vice President and Disney Fellow at Walt Disney Imagineering.Adam Hart-Davis is a freelance photographer, writer and broadcaster. He won awards for the BBC 2 series, Local Heroes and his pu

Additional information

GOR001995365
9780297815419
0297815415
The Pattern on the Stone: The Simple Ideas That Make Computers Work by W.Daniel Hillis
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Orion Publishing Co
19981130
176
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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