Mathematics in Computing An Accessible Guide to Historical, Foundational and Application Contexts / by Gerard O’Regan.

From the earliest examples of computation to the digital devices that are ubiquitous in modern society, the application of mathematics to computing has underpinned the technology that has built our world. This clearly written and enlightening textbook/reference provides a concise, introductory guide...

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Main Author: O’Regan, Gerard (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edition:1st ed. 2013.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
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