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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- People and Ideas in Theoretical Computer Science (Discrete Mathem
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Intended Audience
- Adult
- Inscribed
- NO
- ISBN
- 9789814021135
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer
ISBN-10
981402113X
ISBN-13
9789814021135
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3038743901
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
VII, 341 Pages
Publication Name
People and Ideas in Theoretical Computer Science
Language
English
Publication Year
1999
Subject
Computer Science, General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Mathematics, Computers
Series
Series in Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
30 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
98-028655
Reviews
"The human story of creativity is inspiring and documents a very noble activity - the creation of knowledge in its most beautiful and useful form - the creation of a science. Supplying the technical and intellectual tools to probe some of the most fascinating questions about the nature of thought and intelligence, theoretical computer science is trying to grasp the limits of rational thought, the limits of knowable. This book will contribute to the understanding of the creation of a magnificent science." J. Hartmanis, NSF. "This is obviously an extremely worthwhile project." D. E. Knuth, Stanford University.
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
004
Synopsis
Theory and theoreticians have played a major role in computer science. Many insights into the nature of efficient computations were gained and theory was crucial for some of the most celebrated engineering triumphs of computer science (e.g., in compiler design, databases, multitask operating systems, to name just a few). Theoretical computer science (TCS) functions as a communication bridge between computer science and other subjects, notably, mathematics, linguistics, biology; it is a champion in developing unconventional models of computation (DNA, quantum). This book collects personal accounts and reflections of fourteen eminent scientists who have dedicated themselves to the craft of TCS. Contributions focus on authors specific interests, experiences, and reminiscences. The emerging picture, which is just one among other possible ones, should be a catalyst for further developments and continuations. Was most interested to learn about the project, which should be a worthwhile one." N. Chomsky, MIT. "The human story of creativity is inspiring and documents a very noble activity - the creation of knowledge in its most beautiful and useful form - the creation of a science. Supplying the technical and intellectual tools to probe some of the most fascinating questions about the nature of thought and intelligence, theoretical computer science is trying to grasp the limits of rational thought, the limits of knowable. This book will contribute to the understanding of the creation of a magnificent science." J. Hartmanis, NSF. "This is obviously an extremely worthwhile project." D. E. Knuth, Stanford University.
LC Classification Number
QA76.T426 1998
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