Alan Turing By Andrew Hodges

Alan Turing By Andrew Hodges free pdf download. Alan Turing is a biography by Andrew Hodges that delves into the life of Alan Turing, a British mathematician, codebreaker, and pioneer in computer science. The book sheds light on Turing’s groundbreaking work, including his decryption of the German U-boat Enigma cipher during World War II, which significantly influenced the course of the war.

It also discusses Turing’s seminal work in the 1930s, where he conceptualized the universal machine, a precursor to modern computers. Hodges also explores Turing’s personal life, particularly his struggles as a gay man at a time when homosexuality was criminalized. Andrew Hodges’s book offers a comprehensive and empathetic account of Turing’s remarkable life and enduring legacy.

Alan Turing By Andrew Hodges Book Info:

• Publisher: Vintage
• Published: January 1, 2014
• ISBN: 9781784701253
• Pages: 776
• Size: 5.78

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