{"product_id":"the-computer-a-brief-history-of-the-machine-that-changed-the-world-paperback","title":"The Computer: A Brief History of the Machine That Changed the World - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric G. Swedin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid L. Ferro\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book, aimed at general readers, covers the entirety of computing history from antiquity to the present, placing the story of computing into the broader context of politics, economics, society, and more.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComputers dominate the world we live in, and this book describes how we got here. \u003ci\u003eThe Computer: A Brief History of the Machine That Changed the World \u003c\/i\u003ecovers topics from early efforts at mathematical computation back in ancient times, such as the abacus and the Antikythera device, through Babbage's Difference Engine and the Hollerith Tabulating Machines of the 19th century, to the eventual invention of the modern computer during World War II and its aftermath. The scope of the text reaches into the modern day, with chapters on social media and the influence of computers and technology on recent elections. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe information in this book, perfect for readers new to the topic or those looking to delve into the history of computers in greater detail, can be accessed both chronologically and topically. With chapters focusing on larger time periods as well as shorter subsections covering specific people and topics, this book is designed to make the history of computing as approachable as possible.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric G. Swedin \u003c\/b\u003eis professor of history at Weber State University in Ogden, UT, USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid L. Ferro\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of computer science and dean of the College of Engineering, Applied Science, and Technology at Weber State University in Ogden, UT, USA.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.67 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 30, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52645016961331,"sku":"9798216383390","price":60.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/yoMIn7MjQl9798216383390.webp?v=1762419262","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-computer-a-brief-history-of-the-machine-that-changed-the-world-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}