Beschreibung:
This book explains the development of theoretical computer science in its early stages, specifically from 1965 to 1990. The author is among the pioneers of theoretical computer science, and he guides the reader through the early stages of development of this new discipline. He explains the origins of the field, arising from disciplines such as logic, mathematics, and electronics, and he describes the evolution of the key principles of computing in strands such as computability, algorithms, and programming.
Tubes.- Lots of Insipid Stupid Parentheses.- Counting Steps in Cory Hall.- "I Hate Numerical Analysis".- Informatique théorique.- The Journal.- Data Structures, Program Structures.- Optimization and Approximation.- Relations.- Europe Strikes Back. Historical Documents.