Description
This landmark biography traces the extraordinary life and work of a mathematician whose ideas helped give birth to the modern computer. It explores his pioneering theory of computation, his crucial wartime contributions to deciphering German codes, and the intellectual breakthroughs that reshaped science and technology. Alongside these achievements, the book portrays the devastating consequences of persecution and prejudice against his homosexuality, offering a moving examination of genius, secrecy, identity, and injustice. Rich in historical detail and mathematical insight, it presents a nuanced portrait of a brilliant, unconventional figure and his enduring legacy.
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paperback
Walker
Published Jan 1, 2000
587 pages
ISBN: 9780802775801
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Details
First Published
1983
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges.