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Grace Hopper and the Invention of the Information Age (Lemelson Center Studies in Invention and Innovation series),Used
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The career of computer visionary Grace Murray Hopper, whose innovative work in programming laid the foundations for the userfriendliness of today's personal computers that sparked the information age.A Hollywood biopic about the life of computer pioneer Grace Murray Hopper (19061992) would go like this: a young professor abandons the ivycovered walls of academia to serve her country in the Navy after Pearl Harbor and finds herself on the front lines of the computer revolution. She works hard to succeed in the allmale computer industry, is almost brought down by personal problems but survives them, and ends her career as a celebrated elder stateswoman of computing, a heroine to thousands, hailed as the inventor of computer programming. Throughout Hopper's later years, the popular media told this simplified version of her life story. In Grace Hopper and the Invention of the Information Age, Kurt Beyer reveals a more authentic Hopper, a vibrant and complex woman whose career paralleled the meteoric trajectory of the postwar computer industry.Both rebellious and collaborative, Hopper was influential in maledominated military and business organizations at a time when women were encouraged to devote themselves to housework and childbearing. Hopper's greatest technical achievement was to create the tools that would allow humans to communicate with computers in terms other than ones and zeroes. This advance influenced all future programming and software design and laid the foundation for the development of userfriendly personal computers.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'Grace Hopper and the Invention of the Information Age'? A: The author of 'Grace Hopper and the Invention of the Information Age' is Kurt W. Beyer.
- Q: What is the main focus of the book? A: The book focuses on the career of Grace Murray Hopper, highlighting her contributions to computer programming and her role in the development of user-friendly personal computers.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 10, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 404 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is a reprint edition of the book.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book belongs to the category 'Women'.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in Grace Hopper's story? A: The book explores themes of innovation, gender roles in the tech industry, and Hopper's impact on computer programming.
- Q: Does the book cover Grace Hopper's personal life? A: Yes, the book provides insights into Hopper's personal challenges and achievements alongside her professional career.