Ada Lovelace: The Mother of Computing (eBook)

From Poetry to Algorithms – How One Woman Foretold Modern Technology

Ricarda Held (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
254 Seiten
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-44808-8 (ISBN)

Infos

In an era when women were rarely seen in scientific circles, Ada Lovelace defied expectations and shaped history. Known as the "Enchantress of Numbers," she was more than just a mathematician. Ada foresaw the transformative power of Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine, envisioning a future where machines could do far more than mere calculations—they could process information, create art, and transform society.

This captivating biography traces Ada's extraordinary journey, from her upbringing as the daughter of the famed poet Lord Byron to her groundbreaking insights that laid the foundation for modern computing. Through vivid storytelling, Ada Lovelace: The Mother of Computing unveils the life of a visionary woman who bridged poetry and logic, imagination and mathematics, to create a legacy that continues to inspire generations.

Discover how Ada's revolutionary ideas transcended her time, proving that creativity and innovation are boundless when combined. This is the story of a woman who, long before the digital age, glimpsed the infinite possibilities of technology.

Perfect for readers who admire trailblazing figures and anyone fascinated by the origins of computer science.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.12.2024
• Verlagsort: Ahrensburg
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung
• Schlagworte: Ada Lovelace • algorithms • analytical engine • Charles Babbage • Computing Pioneer • early programming • Enchantress of Numbers • History of Computing • technology history • visionary women • Women in STEM
• ISBN-10: 3-384-44808-1 / 3384448081
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-44808-8 / 9783384448088