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Explore the foundation of modern computing with Ideas That Created the Future: Classic Papers of Computer Science from MIT Press. This collection brings together forty-six essential papers that map the evolution of the field from its earliest roots to its rapid expansion. By studying the work of thinkers ranging from Aristotle and Leibniz to Alan Turing and Gordon Moore, readers can trace the development of theory, practice, architectures, algorithms, logic, and software systems. While the collection places a focus on the transformative period between 1936 and 1980, it also includes vital early works that shaped how we understand computation today. This volume serves as a comprehensive guide to the ideas that built the digital world.

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This MIT Press collection features forty-six classic papers that chart the historical evolution of computer science.

The book covers a wide range of topics including theory, practice, architectures, algorithms, logic, and software systems.

Read foundational work from influential thinkers such as Aristotle, Leibniz, Alan Turing, and Norbert Wiener.

The content focuses on the significant development period between 1936 and 1980 while including important early research.

This volume provides a comprehensive map of how computer science evolved through the contributions of pioneers like Gordon Moore.

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02 February 2021
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