Alan Turing

The Enigma

(Author) Andrew Hodges
Format: Paperback
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"It is only a slight exaggeration to say that the British mathematician Alan Turing (1912-1954) saved the Allies from the Nazis, invented the computer and artificial intelligence, and anticipated gay liberation by decades--all before his suicide at age forty-one. This New York Times

bestselling biography of the founder of computer science, with a new preface by the author that addresses Turing?s royal pardon in 2013, is the definitive account of an extraordinary mind and life."

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Publisher:
Vintage Publishing
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
768
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780099116417
Publish year:
1992
Publish date:
March 5, 1992
Weight:
568 g

Andrew Hodges

Andrew Hodges is a British mathematician and author known for his biography of Alan Turing, "Alan Turing: The Enigma." This groundbreaking work delves into the life and work of the pioneering computer scientist and codebreaker, shedding light on his contributions to the field of artificial intelligence and his struggles with discrimination and persecution. Hodges' meticulous research and engaging writing style have made "Alan Turing: The Enigma" a seminal work in the genre of scientific biography, earning him widespread acclaim and recognition. Hodges' work has had a profound impact on the understanding of Turing's legacy and has solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the field of mathematical biography.

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