
Calculation and Computation in the Pre-electronic Era
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"Tympas (National and Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens, Greece) traces the story of analog computing devices in the preelectronic (or pre-digital) era, from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. . Tympas's meticulous attention to detail is demonstrated by the extensive references provided at the end of each chapter. All the references are united in a cumulative reference section at the end of the book. There is also a well-constructed, useful index. . Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above." (J. Beidler, Choice, Vol. 56 (1), September, 2018)More details
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Introduction.- The Delights of the Slide Rule.- Lighting Calculations Lightened.- Like the Poor, the Harmonics Will Always Be With Us.- The Inner Satisfaction That Comes With Each Use of the Alignment Chart.- The Appearance of a Neatly Finished Box.- Conclusion.
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