Computer Book: From the Abacus to Artificial Intelligence

This topical, illustrated addition to the 'Sterling Milestones' series takes readers on a chronological journey through the history and future of the cutting-edge field of computer science. Two expert authors, who work in computer research and innovation for the CIA and US Census Bureau, explore topics including the Sumerian abacus, the first spam message, Isaac Asimov's law of robotics, Morse code, cryptography, FORTRAN and early programming languages, cyber weapons, augmented reality and more. With 250 illustrated landmark inventions, publications and events that cover everything from ancient record-keeping devices to the latest computing technologies, this book is a compelling addition to the series.