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  • The Writings of Charles Babbage

    by Charles Babbage ...
    Series series Halcyon Classics
    THE WRITINGS OF CHARLES BABBAGE contains two short works by the father of the modern computer, Charles Babbage. These works, ON THE ECONOMY OF MACHINERY AND MANUFACTURES and REFLECTIONS ON THE DECLINE OF SCIENCE IN ENGLAND are DRM free and include an active table of contents for easy navigation.Charles Babbage (1791-1871) was a British mathematician and inventor, best known as the "father of the ... Read more

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  • Reflections on the Decline of Science in England, and on Some of Its Causes

    by Charles Babbage ...
    "Reflections on the Decline of Science in England, and on Some of Its Causes" by Charles Babbage is a sharp criticism of the Royal Society written by the inventor of the computer. This is very much a period piece, and such has lots of detail regarding the time it was written. However, despite its age, this book has managed to remain surprisingly relevant in a world where many people question ... Read more

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  • Passages from the Life of a Philosopher

    by Charles Babbage ...
    WHAT is there in a name? It is merely an empty basket, until you put something into it. My earliest visit to the Continent taught me the value of such a basket, filled with the name of my venerable friend the first Herschel, ere yet my younger friend his son, had adorned his distinguished patronymic with the additional laurels of his own well-earned fame. The inheritance of a celebrated name is ... Read more

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  • On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures

    by Charles Babbage ...
    On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures by Charles Babbage is a groundbreaking work examining industrial production, manufacturing systems, and economic efficiency during the rise of mechanized industry. Combining scientific analysis with practical insight, this influential classic remains important in the history of engineering, technology, and business operations. ... Read more

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  • On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures

    by Charles Babbage ...
    "On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures" by Charles Babbage is a seminal work that explores the intersection of technology and economics. Babbage, known for his contributions to computing, delves into the efficiency of machinery and its impact on manufacturing processes. He discusses how the introduction of machines can enhance productivity, reduce labor costs, and ultimately transform ... Read more

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  • Passages from the Life of a Philosopher

    by Charles Babbage ...
    "Passages from the Life of a Philosopher" by Charles Babbage. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost ... Read more

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  • Passages from the Life of a Philosopher

    by Charles Babbage ...
    In this memoir, Babbage chronicles his early education and formative experiences that shaped his philosophical outlook. He discusses his fascination with mathematics and mechanics, detailing the development of his ideas on computing and automation. The book provides a glimpse into Babbage's interactions with other notable figures of his time, including scientists, inventors, and statesmen, ... Read more

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  • Passages from the Life of a Philosopher

    by Charles Babbage ...
    Charles Babbage was a Victorian polymath, and someone with a seemingly never-ending intellectual curiosity about the world around him. A mathematician by training, he also wrote copiously on subjects such as economics, physics, engineering, computation, cryptography, religion and education, along with conducting practical experiments with pretty much anything that had grabbed his interest at the ... Read more

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  • Passages from the Life of a Philosopher

    by Charles Babbage ...
    Charles Babbage is most often described as the father of the computer, inventing machines for calculating complex formulae which remain masterpieces of invention and technological genius. This autobiography presents a picture of Victorian England from one of her more brilliant sons ... Read more

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  • Reflections on the Decline of Science in England

    by Charles Babbage ...
    Of the causes which have induced me to print this volume I have little to say; my own opinion is, that it will ultimately do some service to science, and without that belief I would not have undertaken so thankless a task. That it is too true not to make enemies, is an opinion in which I concur with several of my friends, although I should hope that what I have written will not give just reason ... Read more

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  • Babbage's Calculating Engine

    by Charles Babbage ...
    THERE is no position in society more enviable than that of the few who unite a moderate independence with high intellectual qualities. Liberated from the necessity of seeking their support by a profession, they are unfettered by its restraints, and are enabled to direct the powers of their minds, and to concentrate their intellectual energies on those objects exclusively to which they feel that ... Read more

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  • The Economy Of Machinery And Manufactures

    by Charles Babbage ...
    外国经典原著作品，包括最具代表性的文学大师和最有影响的代表作品 ... Read more

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