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Jonathan Swinton explores the complex relationship between Alan Turing and Manchester, going beyond his mathematical achievements to uncover the social, cultural, and scientific forces that converged in this post-war city. From the wire-women assembling computers to Wittgenstein's philosophical influence, this book paints a vivid picture of Turing's world.
Journey through Manchester's hidden corners, from the elite enclaves of Hale to the bustling streets of Oxford Road, and witness the birth of the electronic brain. Explore the intersection of mathematics, biology, and social justice in this richly illustrated account of a life tragically cut short. Perfect for readers seeking a blend of biography, history, and scientific intrigue.
Jonathan Swinton explores the complex relationship between Alan Turing and Manchester, going beyond his mathematical achievements to uncover the social, cultural, and scientific forces that converged in this post-war city. From the wire-women assembling computers to Wittgenstein's philosophical influence, this book paints a vivid picture of Turing's world.
Journey through Manchester's hidden corners, from the elite enclaves of Hale to the bustling streets of Oxford Road, and witness the birth of the electronic brain. Explore the intersection of mathematics, biology, and social justice in this richly illustrated account of a life tragically cut short. Perfect for readers seeking a blend of biography, history, and scientific intrigue.
Jonathan Swinton has a PhD in mathematics and has worked as a mathematical biologist for thirty years, including as a Visiting Professor in the University of Oxford and as a Fellow of King's College, Cambridge. He has published several articles on Alan Turing's work on Fibonacci patterns, and in 2012 conceived the international citizen science project Turing's Sunflowers. This is his first book on Manchester, where he has lived, worked and loved since 2002.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Geschichte, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9780750999946 |
| ISBN-10: | 0750999942 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Swinton, Jonathan |
| Hersteller: | The History Press Ltd |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 257 x 179 x 23 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Jonathan Swinton |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 26.05.2022 |
| Gewicht: | 0,628 kg |
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