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Idea makers : personal perspectives on the lives & ideas of some notable people / Stephen Wolfram

This collection of essays examines the lives and achievements of figures in science and technology, including Alan Turing and Ada Lovelace. The text analyses how their diverse personalities and historical contributions have shaped the modern world.

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Accession Number: 11999

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