Author Description
Alan Turing Has Long Proved A Subject Of Fascination, But Following The Centenary Of His Birth In 2012, The Code-breaker, Computer Pioneer, Mathematician (and Much More) Has Become Even More Celebrated With Much Media Coverage, And Several Meetings, Conferences And Books Raising Public Awareness Of Turing's Life And Work. This Volume Will Bring Together Contributions From Some Of The Leading Experts On Alan Turing To Create A Comprehensive Guide To Turing That Will Serve As A Useful Resource For Researchers In The Area As Well As The Increasingly Interested General Reader. The Book Will Cover Aspects Of Turing's Life And The Wide Range Of His Intellectual Activities, Including Mathematics, Code-breaking, Computer Science, Logic, Artificial Intelligence And Mathematical Biology, As Well As His Subsequent Influence.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the multifaceted intellectual legacy and life of Alan Turing by synthesizing expert analysis across his diverse fields of contribution. The authors, a team of distinguished scholars and historians, utilize archival research and technical retrospectives to construct a comprehensive framework that evaluates Turing's impact on mathematics, logic, and the foundations of modern computing. By bridging the gap between specialized academic inquiry and general interest, the text provides a structured overview of how Turing's theoretical work transitioned into practical applications in code-breaking and biological modeling.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of Turing's contributions to mathematical logic and computability theory
- Historical accounts of Bletchley Park and wartime code-breaking efforts
- Explorations of Turing's work in artificial intelligence and morphogenesis
- Assessments of Turing's enduring influence on contemporary computer science
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a strictly chronological or exhaustive personal biography
- It does not offer a simplified introduction for readers without a basic grasp of mathematical concepts
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a high-quality, multi-disciplinary resource that successfully consolidates complex technical history into a coherent format. Readers frequently note that while the prose is accessible, the depth of the subject matter requires a focused approach to fully appreciate the technical nuances presented.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10:
0191065005
ISBN-13:
9780191065002
Biography
Logic
Cryptography
Computer Science
Science History
Mathematics
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