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The Universal Computer: The Road from Leibnitz to TuringComputers are everywhere today at work, in the bank, in artist's studios, sometimes even in our pockets yet they remain to many of us objects of irreducible mystery. How can today's computers perform such a bewildering variety of tasks if computing is just glorified arithmetic? The answer, as Martin Davis lucidly illustrates, lies in the fact that computers are essentially engines of logic. Their hardware and software embody concepts developed over
Computers are everywhere today--at work, in the bank, in artist's studios, sometimes even in our pockets--yet they remain to many of us objects of irreducible mystery. How can today's computers perform such a bewildering variety of tasks if computing is just glorified arithmetic? The answer, as Martin Davis lucidly illustrates, lies in the fact that computers are essentially engines of logic. Their hardware and software embody concepts developed over centuries by logicians such as Leibniz, Boole, and Godel, culminating in the amazing insights of Alan Turing. The Universal Computer traces the development of these concepts by exploring with captivating detail the lives and work of the geniuses who first formulated them. Readers will come away with a revelatory understanding of how and why computers work and how the algorithms within them came to be.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 10/17/2000
ISBN: 9780393047851
Pages: 272
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 9.48h x 6.32w x 1.02d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 10/09/2000 pg. 84
Choice 05/01/2001 pg. 1656
Scitech Book News 03/01/2001 pg. 20
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★★★★★ 5
Perfect fit and nice material
Color: Blue, Size: Small
This is a really nice addition to my teen son's wardrobe because the cloth is great quality and it fits him perfectly. It looks good on him and holds up well, making it a very solid purchase for a teenager. We initially ordered the wrong size, but the exchange process was quick and prompt.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great purchase. Waist is a little big but it will work well.
Color: Light Brown, Size: Small, Color: Light Brown, Size: Small
Super fast one day shipping. The quality is good and the fit is good. He is 5 foot 11 and his waist is 30 inches. He has long arms and the jacket lands perfectly at his wrist. The pants were a little large in the waist and the length is a little long.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Fantastic suit, especially for the $$$!
Color: Black, Size: XX-Large
Bought this for my husband and my son to attend our daughter’s wedding as they had nothing to wear at all. I was kind of scared when I ordered 2 sets of these suits, I had read so many reviews that I was totally overwhelmed and didn’t know if I should get it or not, my head was literally spinning as the reviews were all over the place. So, we had went to Men’s Warehouse earlier in the day, so I had their suit jacket measurements, so I used those numbers, but tbh, I just went with the size that they usually get when getting clothes in general and their suits fit great! I was so relieved!! They looked so handsome oh my goodness! These suits fit the way that they are advertised to fit, which is “slim fit” which means they fit like a glove! Slim fit does not mean “too small” it means that these suits are not baggy or oversized, they fit the body just right! They were not wrinkly when taken out of the package, they were very nice quality, the pants were made with a nice material, they did not feel cheap at all. Everything was great!! I was so impressed with everything! I could not believe that I got both my husband and my son a 3 piece suit for less than $100 each! Both of them said that their suits were extremely comfortable and they had no problem wearing them all night. You could tell by their faces that they felt confident in them, and they knew they looked good. Very happy customer!!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Nice suit
Color: Blue, Size: X-Large
Believe it or not it’s a pretty nice suit well made and fits perfectly
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Better than expected
Color: Black, Size: X-Large, Color: Black, Size: X-Large
I took a chance hoping for the best and the three piece set was better than expected and WAY more affordable than renting one. Fit my son well, who is about 215lb 6ft tall. A little snug at the belly, but great fit, zipper up fine, came with extra buttons. The material felt of decent quality and looked like a rental. My son got to fit in for his prom at a reasonable cost and good appearance without breaking the bank
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2026