Alan Turing: The Enigma
Alan Turing: The Enigma
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2000
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2000608
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
England • 20th century
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges and featuring a foreword by Douglas R. Hofstadter chronicles the life and contributions of Alan Turing, a mathematician who played a crucial role in the development of computer science and codebreaking during World War II. The biography explores Turing's innovations and his lasting impact on technology and artificial intelligence.
Informative
Contemplative
Melancholic
Inspirational
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Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges, with a foreword by Douglas R. Hofstadter, is praised for its thorough and insightful portrayal of Turing's life and contributions to computing and cryptography. While some reviewers find the technical details dense, the book is widely celebrated for its depth and historical context, making it a seminal biography for both specialists and general readers.
Who Should Read Alan Turing: The Enigma?
Readers who enjoy Alan Turing: The Enigma are likely interested in biographies, mathematics, computer science, and history. Comparable works include The Man Who Knew Infinity by Robert Kanigel and Gödel, Escher, Bach by Douglas R. Hofstadter for their blend of science and biography.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
England • 20th century
2000
Adult
18+ years
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