Ada's Alogorithm

Ada's Algorithm tells the extraordinary story of Ada Lovelace, who wrote the world's first algorithm over two hundred years ago. Unlike her male contemporaries, she foresaw its immense potential to create the digital age James Essinger argues. Based on exhaustive archival research, this riveting biography beautifully captures the brilliance of her mind. From her turbulent parents Lord and Lady Byron, to leading scientists and world-famous novelists, such as Charles Dickens and Walter Scott, her life was full of fascinating characters. Even so, this inspirational scientist only narrowly escaped oblivion.

About the author

James Essinger's previous book was chosen as one of the top 5 popular science books of the year by the Economist. He studied at the University of Oxford (Lincoln College) and is a writer with a particular interest in ideas that have had a practical impact on the modern world.

Summary

How Ada Lovelace, Lord Byron's daughter, became the world's first computer programmer in 1842 and would have started the digital age.

Product details

• Authors: James Essinger, Essinger James
• Publisher: Gibson Square Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.09.2015
• EAN: 9781783340712
• ISBN: 978-1-78334-071-2
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, Biography: historical, political & military, popular science, SCIENCE / General, MATHEMATICS / History & Philosophy, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Mathematical foundations, Biography: historical, political and military, Ada Lovelace; women in science; history of computing; Byron