Charles Eames (1907–1978)

Based on the exhibition "A Computer Perspective" which was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for IBM. The exhibition was in 1971, the book is from 1973. It's conceptually a timeline from 1890-1950 on the development of computing. Great breadth of material, not so great on depth. Really could use some contextualization on some of the entries, e.g., Bertillon and Hooton just dropped in there like they weren't doing pseudoscience. On the plus side, Torres y Quevedo, E. Post, Zuse, and Stibitz mentions were awesome. The exhibit was too early to cover Atanasoff-Berry (no ruling yet) or Colossus (still classified.)… (más)

I just reread this book tonight with Lizzie and Crystal. I wish all middle school students could read this book. Actually, there is not much reading required--it's a flipbook.I encourage all students to check this book out from the public library, go to a local bookstore, or ask your parents to add it to their next amazon.com order.Further, I encourage students to bring the book into school, and we will take some time during class to look at and discuss the book. Treats and beverages (hot chocolate or tea) for students who bring the book to class.I want to see the movie (2nd link).http://www.amazon.com/Power-Ten-Flipbook-Charles-Eames/dp/0716734419http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/6305943877/ref=pd_cp_b_0?pf_rd_p=317711001&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0716734419&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=17ZQG8A6PBWW7JE1JE9D Mr. Harris… (más)