Intertwingled: The Work and Influence of Ted NelsonDouglas R. Dechow, Daniele C. Struppa 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. Topics and 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 and the scholars who continue to examine his work; provides a contribution from Ted Nelson himself. With a broad appeal spanning practitioners in computer science, historians of science and the general reader, this inspiring collection reveals the continuing influence of the original visionary of the World Wide Web. |
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Intertwingled: The Work and Influence of Ted Nelson Douglas R. Dechow,Daniele C. Struppa No preview available - 2015 |
Intertwingled: The Work and Influence of Ted Nelson Douglas R. Dechow,Daniele C. Struppa No preview available - 2016 |