| Selected Papers on Computer Science Contributor(s): Knuth, Donald E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1881526917 ISBN-13: 9781881526919 Publisher: Center for the Study of Language and Informat OUR PRICE: $29.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1996 Annotation: This still timely collection of papers by Donald Knuth, "the father of computer science," surveys the field of computer science and the nature of algorithms. Topics covered here include the relationship between computer science and mathematics, the connections between theory and practice, and the known limitations on what can be computed in a reasonable amount of time. Additionally, Knuth discusses the history of computer science from ancient Babylon through today. Particularly clear and accessible, these essays were written for a general audience rather than specialists in computer science. They are thus a valuable resource for not only computer scientists but for anyone interested in the history of this fascinating field. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Computer Science - Computers | Reference - Computers | Social Aspects |
| Dewey: 004 |
| LCCN: 96011382 |
| Series: Lecture Notes |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.08" W x 9.04" (0.88 lbs) 286 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This still timely collection of papers by Donald Knuth, the father of computer science, surveys the field of computer science and the nature of algorithms. Topics covered here include the relationship between computer science and mathematics, the connections between theory and practice, and the known limitations on what can be computed in a reasonable amount of time. Additionally, Knuth discusses the history of computer science from ancient Babylon through today. Particularly clear and accessible, these essays were written for a general audience rather than specialists in computer science. They are thus a valuable resource for not only computer scientists but for anyone interested in the history of this fascinating field. |
Contributor Bio(s): Knuth, Donald E.: - Donald E. Knuth is one of the world's pre-eminent computer scientists, whose works have had a profound influence on the subject since the publication in 1968 of the first volume of The Art of Computer Programming. Knuth created TeX, a language for typesetting mathematical and scientific texts, and METAFONT, a computer software system for alphabet design. He is professor emeritus at Stanford University. |