Dark Hero of the Information Age In Search of Norbert Wiener the Father of Cybernetics

Author/creator Conway, Flo Author
Other author Siegelman,Jim Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Basic Books New York : Perseus Books Group [Distributor]
Description464 p. ill 09.250 x 06.130 in.
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Summary Annotation Child prodigy and brilliant MIT mathematician, Norbert Wiener founded the revolutionary science of cybernetics and ignited the information-age explosion of computers, automation, and global telecommunications. His best-selling book,Cybernetics, catapulted him into the public spotlight, as did his chilling visions of the future and his ardent social activism.Based on a wealth of primary sources and exclusive access to Wieners closest family members, friends, and colleagues, Dark Hero of the Information Age reveals this eccentric genius as an extraordinarily complex figure. No one interested in the intersection of technology and culture will want to miss this epic story of one of the twentieth centurys most brilliant and colorful figures.
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ISBN9780465013715
ISBN0465013716 (Perfect) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9780465013715
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