Alan Turing

About the Book

Alan Turing ranks as one of the most brilliant of twentieth-century mathematicians. He is perhaps best known as one of the founding fathers of two fields of mathematics with enormous implications in the modern world: computer science and artificial intelligence. In addition, Turing’s work in decoding the German spy machine known as the Enigma was arguably one of the most important accomplishments in bringing World War II to a successful conclusion for the United States, Great Britain, and their Allies.

About the Author

David E. Newton is the author of more than 400 textbooks, encyclopedias, resource books, research manuals, and other educational materials. He taught math and physical sciences in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for 13 years; was Professor of Chemistry and Physics at Salem (Massachusetts) State College for 15 years; and was Adjunct Professor in the College of Professional Studies at the University of San Francisco for 10 years. He and his partner now own and operate a bed-and-breakfast inn in Ashland, Oregon.