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MACHINES THAT THINK! 
Series:   BIG IDEAS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Author:   Don Brown  
RRP:   $19.99
Online Price :  $18.00
10+ Copy Price :  $17.00         
Format:   Hardback 
Type of Book:   General Information 
ISBN:   9781419740985
Category:   STEAM
Computers
Coding
Technology
Published:   30/01/2020
Availability:   Subject To Availability
This title has not been ordered recently, therefore the availability with the publisher is unknown. This title is likely to be available, publishers will either supply stock immediately or provide a status report. This title can be ordered.


DESCRIPTION:

Machines That Think! explores machines from ancient history to today that perform a multitude of tasks, from making mind-numbing calculations to working on assembly lines. Included are fascinating looks at the world's earliest calculators, the birth of computer programming, and the arrival of smartphones. Contributors discussed include Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, Ada Lovelace, and Bill Gates. From the abacus to artificial intelligence, machines through the ages have pushed the boundaries of human capability and creativity. Back matter includes a timeline, endnotes, a bibliography, an author's note, and an index.



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