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Grier, David Alan, 1955 Feb. 14–

When computers were human / David Alan Grier.

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Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN 0-691-09157-9 (acid-free paper)

1. Calculus—History. 2. Science—Mathematics—History. I. Title.

QA303.2.G75 2005

510′.92′2—dc22 2004022631

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