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Author:   Charles Care
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781447125730

ISBN 10:   1447125738
Pages:   203
Publication Date:   05 September 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Modelling, Calculation and Analogy: The Themes of Analogue Computing.- Introduction: Analogue Computers in the History of Computing.- A Multi-Stranded Chronology of Analogue Computing.- Modelling Technology and the History of Analogue Computing.- Origins of Analogue: Conceptual Association and Entanglement.- Analogue Computing in Use: A Selection of Contexts.- Analogue Computers in British Higher Education.- Analogue Computers and Oil Reservoir Modelling.- Analogue–Digital Decisions in British Aeronautical Research.- The Analogue Dishpan: Physical Modelling Versus Numerical Calculation in Meteorology.- Conclusion.

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From the reviews: Care's book looks at the history, technologies, concepts, and applications of analog computing. ... chapters provide a very good historical perspective on the subject. ... nicely summarizes Care's main themes. The book includes a detailed table of contents, a list of relevant acronyms, a comprehensive list of references, and a short index. It is an invaluable addition to the library of anyone interested in the history of analog computing and modeling. (David B. Henderson, ACM Computing Reviews, November, 2010)

From the reviews: “Care’s book looks at the history, technologies, concepts, and applications of analog computing. … chapters provide a very good historical perspective on the subject. … nicely summarizes Care’s main themes. The book includes a detailed table of contents, a list of relevant acronyms, a comprehensive list of references, and a short index. It is an invaluable addition to the library of anyone interested in the history of analog computing and modeling.” (David B. Henderson, ACM Computing Reviews, November, 2010)

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