Prophets of computing : visions of society transformed by computing

• Other Authors: Lente, Dick van (Editor)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: [New York] : Association for Computing Machinery; [2022].
• Edition: First Edition.
• Series: ACM books ; #50.
• Subjects: Computers > Social aspects.; Computers > History.; elektronické knihy; electronic books

When electronic digital computers first appeared after World War II, they appeared as a revolutionary force. Business management, the world of work, administrative life, the nation state, and soon enough everyday life were expected to change dramatically with these machines' use. Ever since, di...