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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Princeton University Press (September 16, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 424 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0691133824
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0691133829
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.96 x 9.21 inches

When Computers Were Human: A Look Back at the Women Who Programmed the First Electronic Computers

In the early days of computing, before machines were able to perform complex calculations on their own, human “computers” were employed to manually solve equations and process data. And surprisingly, many of these early computer programmers were women.

From the groundbreaking work of the ENIAC programmers like Jean Bartik and Betty Holberton, to the contributions of Grace Hopper, who developed the first compiler for a programming language, women played a crucial role in the development of early computers.

These women worked tirelessly, often in the background, to program the first electronic computers and pave the way for the digital age we now live in. Their stories are a testament to their intelligence, perseverance, and innovation.

As we celebrate the advancements in computing technology today, let’s not forget the human computers who laid the foundation for the digital revolution. Their legacy lives on in every line of code and every algorithm that powers our modern world.
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