B. Jack Copeland (ed.): The Essential Turing: Seminal Writings in Computing, Logic, Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence, and Artificial Life. Plus the Secrets of Enigma (2004)
Filed under book | Tags: · artificial intelligence, artificial life, computing, history of computing, logic, mathematics, philosophy, turing machine
“Alan Turing, pioneer of computing and WWII codebreaker, is one of the most important and influential thinkers of the twentieth century. In this volume for the first time his key writings are made available to a broad, non-specialist readership. They make fascinating reading both in their own right and for their historic significance: contemporary computational theory, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and artificial life all spring from this ground-breaking work, which is also rich in philosophical and logical insight. An introduction by leading Turing expert Jack Copeland provides the background and guides the reader through the selection.”
Publisher Oxford University Press, 2004
ISBN 0198250800, 9780198250807
613 pages
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Comment (1)Milica Z. Bookman, Aleksandra S. Bookman: Economics in Film and Fiction (2008)
Filed under book | Tags: · cinema, economics, fiction, film
Economics is everywhere. It’s in business. It’s in government. It’s in our personal lives. Now, a ground-breaking textbook supplement brings this reality to the classroom: Economics in Film and Fiction.
The book uses both contemporary and classic film and literature to illustrate 33 fundamental concepts in introductory economics. Designed for use in introductory economics courses, the clearly organized text brings both sides of the lectern closer together through real life illustration of economic concepts in such favorites as Jaws, Legally Blonde, Casablanca, The Great Gatsby, Scarlet Letter, and The Da Vinci Code.
Each economic topic is described and terms are defined. A plot synopsis of a film or book sets the stage for each discussion. Using a detailed scene description, the authors then show how the scene illustrates the concept under study. Classroom discussion and assignments are facilitated through a series of questions that probe deeper.
Publisher R&L Education, 2008
ISBN 1578869625, 9781578869626
Length 207 pages
Terry Bolas: Screen Education: From Film Appreciation to Media Studies (2009)
Filed under book | Tags: · cinema, education, film, film theory, mass media, media studies
Film and media studies now attract large numbers of students in schools, colleges and universities. However the setting up of these courses came after many decades of pioneering work at the educational margins in the post-war period. Bolas’ account focuses particularly on the voluntary efforts of activists in the Society for Education in Film and Television and on that Society’s interchanging relationship with the British Film Institute’s Education Department. It draws on recent interviews with many of the individuals who contributed to the raising of the status of film, TV and media study. Through detailed examination of the scattered but surviving documentary record, the author seeks to challenge versions of the received history.
Publisher Intellect Books, 2009
ISBN 1841502375, 9781841502373
Length 384 pages