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WEIZAC: An Israeli Pioneering Adventure in Electronic Computing (1945–1963)

Leo Corry
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      The book tells the unique story of WEIZAC, an early computer built by a “new nation” in the early 1950s. It was created in Israel, even though the feasibility of this project was actually close to null when it was initially conceived, in 1946, and, unlike most of the early computer projects, was privately financed mainly by the Jewish world community. The book draws on a wealth of documents and historical insights to reveal the processes and powers that led to the successful completion of the project and, as well as its actual impact on scientific activities in Israel, and on the rise of a local computing community.Based on archival data, the book shows how a synergy of personal dedication together with an organizational and national mission that links the Zionist vision with science and technology for the Jewish people helped to achieve a well-defined goal.The book offers intriguing insights and refreshing perspectives to all readers interested in the Zionist movement or in the history of computing.
      Format: Paperback / softback CONTRIBUTORS: Leo Corry EAN: 9783030257330 COUNTRY: Switzerland PAGES: WEIGHT: 454 g HEIGHT: 235 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Springer Nature Switzerland AG DATE PUBLISHED: 2019-11-20 CITY: GENRE: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Production & Operations Management, COMPUTERS / History, HISTORY / Middle East / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / History WIDTH: 155 cm SPINE:

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      Cultural studies, Research and development management, Asian history, Industrial applications of scientific research and technological innovation, History of engineering and technology, Computer science

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      Raya LeviathanA Computer Science PhD (Weizmann Institute of Science) and History of Technology PhD (Tel Aviv University). Software programmer and team leader with both industrial and academic experience. Currently, a research associate in Tel Aviv University.Leo CorryDean of Humanities, Bert and Barbara Cohn Professor of History and Philosophy of Exact Sciences, Tel Aviv University.
      The book tells the unique story of WEIZAC, an early computer built by a “new nation” in the early 1950s. It was created in Israel, even though the feasibility of this project was actually close to null when it was initially conceived, in 1946, and, unlike most of the early computer projects, was privately financed mainly by the Jewish world community. The book draws on a wealth of documents and historical insights to reveal the processes and powers that led to the successful completion of the project and, as well as its actual impact on scientific activities in Israel, and on the rise of a local computing community.Based on archival data, the book shows how a synergy of personal dedication together with an organizational and national mission that links the Zionist vision with science and technology for the Jewish people helped to achieve a well-defined goal.The book offers intriguing insights and refreshing perspectives to all readers interested in the Zionist movement or in the history of computing.
      Format: Paperback / softback CONTRIBUTORS: Leo Corry EAN: 9783030257330 COUNTRY: Switzerland PAGES: WEIGHT: 454 g HEIGHT: 235 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Springer Nature Switzerland AG DATE PUBLISHED: 2019-11-20 CITY: GENRE: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Production & Operations Management, COMPUTERS / History, HISTORY / Middle East / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / History WIDTH: 155 cm SPINE:

      Book Themes:

      Cultural studies, Research and development management, Asian history, Industrial applications of scientific research and technological innovation, History of engineering and technology, Computer science

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      Raya LeviathanA Computer Science PhD (Weizmann Institute of Science) and History of Technology PhD (Tel Aviv University). Software programmer and team leader with both industrial and academic experience. Currently, a research associate in Tel Aviv University.Leo CorryDean of Humanities, Bert and Barbara Cohn Professor of History and Philosophy of Exact Sciences, Tel Aviv University.

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