Ada's Algorithm: How Lord Byron's Daughter Ada Lovelace Launched the Digital Age
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (810 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1612194575 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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C. Carlson said Five Stars. Perfect.. Fascinating biography. Just what was that algorithm? Terrific title and an interesting story of Augusta Ada Byron Lovelace, daughter of poet Lord Byron. She lived in a time when the contribution of a woman could be easily overlooked or discounted, though Ava was a strong person with an interesting life, even without the math connection. The early chapters delve intimately into the behavior of Lord Byron, which would be fairly scandalous by today's standards. Maybe I missed it, . "Faulty Editing Saps Confidence" according to Peggy. While the work is interesting, the editor fell down on the job. For example, For example, the last 2 paragraphs on p. 171 are also the first 2 paragraphs on p. 17Faulty Editing Saps Confidence Peggy While the work is interesting, the editor fell down on the job. For example, For example, the last 2 paragraphs on p. 171 are also the first 2 paragraphs on p. 174. There are other places where words are used incorrectly, such as "the" for "that.". Can we trust the research of someone who isn't (or doesn't employ) a careful copy editor?If the American 2014 edition follows a British 2013 edition, why weren't these errors found. . There are other places where words are used incorrectly, such as "the" for "that.". Can we trust the research of someone who isn't (or doesn't employ) a careful copy editor?If the American 201Faulty Editing Saps Confidence Peggy While the work is interesting, the editor fell down on the job. For example, For example, the last 2 paragraphs on p. 171 are also the first 2 paragraphs on p. 174. There are other places where words are used incorrectly, such as "the" for "that.". Can we trust the research of someone who isn't (or doesn't employ) a careful copy editor?If the American 2014 edition follows a British 2013 edition, why weren't these errors found. edition follows a British 201Faulty Editing Saps Confidence While the work is interesting, the editor fell down on the job. For example, For example, the last 2 paragraphs on p. 171 are also the first 2 paragraphs on p. 17Faulty Editing Saps Confidence Peggy While the work is interesting, the editor fell down on the job. For example, For example, the last 2 paragraphs on p. 171 are also the first 2 paragraphs on p. 174. There are other places where words are used incorrectly, such as "the" for "that.". Can we trust the research of someone who isn't (or doesn't employ) a careful copy editor?If the American 2014 edition follows a British 2013 edition, why weren't these errors found. . There are other places where words are used incorrectly, such as "the" for "that.". Can we trust the research of someone who isn't (or doesn't employ) a careful copy editor?If the American 201Faulty Editing Saps Confidence Peggy While the work is interesting, the editor fell down on the job. For example, For example, the last 2 paragraphs on p. 171 are also the first 2 paragraphs on p. 174. There are other places where words are used incorrectly, such as "the" for "that.". Can we trust the research of someone who isn't (or doesn't employ) a careful copy editor?If the American 2014 edition follows a British 2013 edition, why weren't these errors found. edition follows a British 2013 edition, why weren't these errors found. edition, why weren't these errors found
Indeed, Lovelace wrote what is today considered the world’s first computer program—despite opposition that the principles of science were “beyond the strength of a woman’s physical power of application.”Based on ten years of research and filled with fascinating characters and observations of the period, not to mention numerous illustrations, Essinger tells Ada’s fascinating story in unprecedented detail to absorbing and inspiring effect.From the Hardcover edition.. She would eventually join forces with Charles Babbage, generally credited with inventing the computer, although as Essinger makes clear, Babbage couldn’t have done it without Lovelace. “Ada Lovelace, like Steve Jobs, stands at the intersection of arts and technology."—Walter Isaacson, author of The InnovatorsOver 150 years after her death, a widely-used scientific computer program was named “Ada,” after Ada Lovelace, the only legitimate daughter of the eighteenth century’s version of a rock star, Lord Byron. A
His previous book, Jacquard’s Web: How a Hand-Loom Led to the Birth of the Information Age (2004), was chosen as one of the top 5 popular science books of the year by the Economist. . JAMES ESSINGER is a writer with a particular interest in the history of ideas that have had a practical impact on the modern world
In the mechanics of weaving machines, young Ada saw a new age for creative technology; the energy and passion in her letters is completely infectious! Essinger's absorbing and well-crafted book will no doubt inspire other women in tech, or anyone who sees in one small motion the potential to change the world.” —Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and author of Women Who Don't Wait in Line“Entertaining and illuminating.”—Times Literary Supplement (UK)“Essinger displays not only verve and affection but also great scholarship.” —Times Educational Supplement (UK)“Essinger presents Ada’s story with great enthusiasm and rich detail… Ada continues to inspire, and by usi