• DocumentCode
    1382579
  • Title

    The Inconsistent Youth of Charles Babbage

  • Author

    Grier, David Alan

  • Author_Institution
    George Washington University
  • Volume
    32
  • Issue
    4
  • fYear
    2010
  • Firstpage
    18
  • Lastpage
    31
  • Abstract
    At Cambridge, Charles Babbage developed the mathematical foundation that helped him design and build his computing machines. Yet, his experience at college tells the story of a young man who was experimenting with his identity, exploring new ideas, and testing himself. Although something of a rebel, Babbage yearned to have a place in British society for himself and his mathematics.
  • Keywords
    bibliographies; mathematics; British society; Cambridge; Charles Babbage; computing machines; mathematical foundation; Books; Calculus; Cities and towns; Educational institutions; Helium; Springs; Charles Babbage; History of computing; mathematics;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Annals of the History of Computing, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    1058-6180
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/MAHC.2010.67
  • Filename
    5639122
    • Link To Document
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