The Armchair Universe: An Exploration of Computer Worlds
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Book Overview
A collection of A.K. Dewdney's columns from Scientific American lets the reader try dozens of recreations, from sci-fi games to intergalactic graphics to practical applications of scientific thought. This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0716719398
ISBN13:9780716719397
Release Date:January 1987
Publisher:W.H. Freeman & Company
Length:330 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.7" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Better than the others
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Nearly ten years later on better computers Would-Be Worlds: How Simulation Is Changing the Frontiers of Science that talks about the same sort of problems: the Castni book is just not as well written, so I'd say the Dewdney book like Gardener's books is on the way to becoming a classic. Dewdney isn't afraid to put in programs and doesn't dumb the text down absurdly like some others. I really liked his section on analog problem solvers. When the problems are classic and well handled, the book just yellow with age, but not old.
An Engaging Journey Through Computer Worlds
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
The Armchair Universe, a collection of A.K. Dewdney's articles in the Computer Recreations section of Scientific American, contains pages of the most interesting pursuits you'll find anywhere. With subjects such as Infinite Graphics, Mathemagadgets, Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Insanity, and Life in Automata, among others, it's guaranteed that you will find a number of thought-provoking and technically interesting articles. To enjoy the book fully, either a small amount of knowledge about computer programming, or the drive to learn is a must. The majority of articles outline simple methods for examining the curiosities put forth on your own computer. This greatly facilitates the amount of knowledge you will pick up by reading this book. Overall, this is one of the most interesting, fun books I have ever read.
Fun, entertaining, and very informative.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is a good, engaging book on computer and programming recreations. I am not a computer science graduate, but am a self-taught programmer. This book has introduced me to quite a number of fascinating computer science topics while giving me lots of fun in the process. The algorithms of the book make stimulating, sometimes challenging, coding practice, and often lead to pretty results on screen.
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