The Mathematical Work of Charles Babbage

J. M. Dubbey

Cambridge University Press, 2004

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Babbage is today remembered mainly for his attempt to complete his difference and analytical engines, the principles of which anticipate the major ideas of the modern digital computer. This book describes his work on the design and implementation of the engines by means of a detailed study of his early mathematical investigations.

ISBN-13
9780521524766
ISBN-10
0521524768
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2004
Publication date
2004-02-12
Pages
244
Dimensions
209x138x16
Weight
323