{"product_id":"9783030257330","title":"SpringerBriefs in History of Science and Technology","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSpringerBriefs in History of Science and Technology\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCorry, Leo; Leviathan, Raya\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book tells the unique story of WEIZAC, an early computer built by a “new nation” in the early 1950s. It was created in Israel, even though the feasibility of this project was actually close to null when it was initially conceived, in 1946, and, unlike most of the early computer projects, was privately financed mainly by the Jewish world community. The book draws on a wealth of documents and historical insights to reveal the processes and powers that led to the successful completion of the project and, as well as its actual impact on scientific activities in Israel, and on the rise of a local computing community.\u003c\/p\u003eBased on archival data, the book shows how a synergy of personal dedication together with an organizational and national mission that links the Zionist vision with science and technology for the Jewish people helped to achieve a well-defined goal.\u003cbr\u003eThe book offers intriguing insights and refreshing perspectives to all readers interested in the Zionist movement or inthe history of computing. \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2019-11-20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783030257330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-030-25734-7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 105\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45383296123020,"sku":"9783030257330","price":58.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783030257330.jpg?v=1776534574","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783030257330","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}