Punched-Card Systems and the Early Information Explosion, 1880-1945 (Studies in Industry and Society) by Lars Heide ISBN 13: 9780801891434

The John Hopkins Univeristy Press, 2009. Hardcover. Used - Very Good. The John Hopkins Univeristy Press, Baltimore, 2009. 369 pages. 9 x 6", hardcover, dj. Like New.

Johns Hopkins University Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Johns Hopkins., 2009. Hardcover. Very Good. Punched-Card Systems & the Early Information Explosion, 1880-1945 by Lars Heide (ISBN: 9780801891434): "Punched-Card Systems & the Early Information Explosion" delves into the history of punched-card technology and its crucial role in the early information revolution from 1880 to 1945. Lars Heide explores how punched cards transformed data processing, automation, and the management of information in various fields, including business, government, and science. The book sheds light on the development of punched-card systems, their applications in industries such as census-taking and finance, and their impact on the growth of modern data management. Heide's work offers a fascinating look at a technology that laid the foundation for modern computing and data processing. Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.

Hardback. New. This comparative study will interest students and scholars from a wide range of disciplines, including the history of technology, computer science, business history, and management and organizational studies.

Johns Hopkins Univ Pr, 2009. Hardcover. New. 376 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.25 inches.