Intertwingled : The Work and Influence of Ted Nelson EPUB
Edited by Douglas R. Dechow, Daniele C. Struppa
Part of the History of Computing series
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This engaging volume celebrates the life and work of Theodor Holm "Ted" Nelson, a pioneer and legendary figure from the history of early computing.
Presenting contributions from world-renowned computer scientists and figures from the media industry, the book delves into hypertext, the docuverse, Xanadu and other products of Ted Nelson's unique mind.
Features: includes a cartoon and a sequence of poems created in Nelson's honor, reflecting his wide-ranging and interdisciplinary intellect; presents peer histories, providing a sense of the milieu that resulted from Nelson's ideas; contains personal accounts revealing what it is like to collaborate directly with Nelson; describes Nelson's legacy from the perspective of his contemporaries from the computing world; provides a contribution from Ted Nelson himself.
With a broad appeal spanning computer scientists, science historians and the general reader, this inspiring collection reveals the continuing influence of the original visionary ofthe World Wide Web.
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- Publisher:Springer International Publishing
- Publication Date:03/07/2015
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- ISBN:9783319169255
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- Format:EPUB
- Publisher:Springer International Publishing
- Publication Date:03/07/2015
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- ISBN:9783319169255