Alan Turing

The Enigma: The Book That Inspired the Film The Imitation Game - Updated Edition

by: Andrew Hodges

in: Biographies

Summary:

This biography delves into the life of Alan Turing, a pioneering mathematician and computer scientist, exploring his crucial role in cracking Nazi Germany's Enigma code during World War II and his tragic persecution for his homosexuality. It also examines his profound contributions to the fields of artificial intelligence and modern computing, as well as his lasting impact on both science and society.