The Man Who Knew Too Much
Alan Turing and the invention of computers
$32.28
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
9 August 2007
Summary
To solve one of the great mathematical problems of his day, Alan Turing proposed an imaginary programmable calculating machine. But the idea of actually producing a ‘Turing Machine’ did not crystallize until he and his brilliant Bletchley Park colleagues built devices to crack the Nazi’s Enigma code, thus ensuring the Allies’ victory in World War II. In so doing, Turing became the champion of artificial intelligence, formulating the famous (and still unbeaten) Turing Test that challenges our …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753822005 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0753822008 |
| Author: | David Leavitt |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 9 August 2007 |
| Weight: | 266g |
| Dimensions: | 200mm x 138mm x 21mm |
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Leavitt proovides fascinating insights into cryptography…he conveys both the ingenuity of Turing’s creations and the complexity of the man
A sympathetic account of Turing’s ultimately tragic life - Observer
Leavitt proovides fascinating insights into cryptography…he conveys both the ingenuity of Turing’s creations and the complexity of the man - Daily TelegraphAbout The Author
David Leavitt
David Leavitt is the author of several novels, including most recently The Body of Jonah Boyd, and story collections.
He teaches creative writing at the University of Florida, Gainesville, where he lives.
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