Title :
Mathematics, Computer Development, and Science Policy Debates after World War II
Author :
Longo, Bernadette
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Abstract :
This study focuses on the work of three mathematicians who collaborated on post-World War II projects. Specifically, the article examines connections between science policy debates and how practices of early computer developers were affected. Debate topics included ownership of technologies developed in private industry and at universities with public funding. Computer developers found solutions to the issues debated, ultimately forming the Association for Computing Machinery.
Keywords :
DP industry; computer science; government policies; history; Association for Computing Machinery; computer development; mathematics; post-World War II projects; private industry; public funding; science policy debate; Application software; Collaborative work; Computer industry; Defense industry; Insurance; Machinery; Mathematics; Military communication; Military computing; NIST;
Journal_Title :
Annals of the History of Computing, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAHC.2008.50
