Intertwingled The Work and Influence of Ted Nelson
Synopsis
This engaging volume celebrates the life and work of Theodor Holm “Ted” Nelson, a pioneer and legendary figure from the history of early computing. Presenting contributions from world-renowned computer scientists and figures from the media industry, the book delves into hypertext, the docuverse, Xanadu and other products of Ted Nelson’s unique mind. Features: includes a cartoon and a sequence of poems created in Nelson’s honor, reflecting his wide-ranging and interdisciplinary intellect; presents peer histories, providing a sense of the milieu that resulted from Nelson’s ideas; contains personal accounts revealing what it is like to collaborate directly with Nelson; describes Nelson’s legacy from the perspective of his contemporaries from the computing world; provides a contribution from Ted Nelson himself. With a broad appeal spanning computer scientists, science historians and the general reader, this inspiring collection reveals the continuing influence of the original visionary of the World Wide Web.Book details
- Edition:
- 2015
- Series:
- History of Computing
- Author:
- Douglas R. Dechow, Daniele C. Struppa
- ISBN:
- 9783319169255
- Related ISBNs:
- 9783319169248
- Publisher:
- Springer International Publishing
- Pages:
- N/A
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2019-09-07
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2015
- Copyright by:
- N/A
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Computers and Internet, History, Nonfiction