Hodges, Andrew.

Summary: A gripping story of mathematics, computers, cryptography, and homosexual persecution. Hodges tells how Turing's revolutionary idea of 1936-- the concept of a universal machine-- laid the foundation for the modern computer. Turing brought the idea to practical realization in 1945 with his electronic design. This work was directly related to Turing's leading role in breaking the German Enigma...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton University Press 2014

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Hodges, Andrew.

Contents: The unloved one -- To be or not to be -- Trinidad -- It's a square world -- Fifth freedom -- The joy of six -- The wonder of it all -- Sound bytes -- End times table -- Hands-on experience.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2008

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Summary: During the winter of 1952, British authorities entered the home of mathematician, cryptanalyst and war hero Alan Turing to investigate a reported burglary. They instead ended up arresting Turing himself on charges of "gross indecency," an accusation that would lead to his devastating conviction for the criminal offense of homosexuality - little did officials know, they were actually...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Anchor Bay Entertainment 2015

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Summary: Spurred on by the 60s and its radical ideals, boyhood friends Chris and Toni set their sights on a single goal - escape Metroland and its suburban way of life. When they finally break free, Chris travels to Paris where he embarks on a torrid love affair with a French woman. Toni sets off for the great unknown as he explores the world. Nine years pass before Toni returns home. And when he does,...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Studios Home Video 2000

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