a history in essays and vignettes Ware, Willis H. creator author. Rand Corporation text bibliography cau 2008 monographic eng

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xxvi, 201 pages : illustrations, photos ; 28 cm This professional memoir describes RAND's contributions to the evolution of computer science, particularly during the first decades following World War II, when digital computers succeeded slide rules, mechanical desk calculators, electric accounting machines, and analog computers. RAND's accomplishments included important advances not only in hardware and software but also in analytic techniques that exploited the speed and power of computers. From the beginning, RAND researchers were focused on using computers to improve applied studies that addressed complex, real-world problems. They also addressed the problem of infusing computing capability into an organization and helped to define the emerging profession of computer science. This memoir includes photographs and vignettes that reveal the collegial, creative, and often playful spirit in which the groundbreaking research was conducted at RAND. Introduction -- The Department -- RAND's First Computer People -- RAND's Early Computers -- A Building for People with Computers -- Project Essays -- Lore, Snippets, and Snapshots -- Epilogue. Willis H. Ware. Includes bibliographical references (p.177-190) and index. Also available on the internet via WWW in PDF format. n-us--- Rand Corporation. History Computer science Research United States History Information technology Research United States History Military research United States History 20th century Research institutes United States History 20th century QA76.27 .W37 2008 083304513X (pbk. : alk. paper) 0833048163 (electronic bk.) 9780833045133 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780833048165 (electronic bk.) 2008029573 Copies may be obtained from the booksellers or the publisher. Published by RAND. http://www.rand.org/pubs/corporate_pubs/CP537/ http://www.rand.org/pubs/corporate_pubs/CP537/ CstmoR 081119 20200811100919.0 rnd000000000043882