Intertwingled: The Work and Influence of Ted Nelson

Dechow, Douglas R.; Struppa, Daniele C.

This engaging volume celebrates the life and work of Theodor Holm “Ted” Nelson, a pioneer and legendary figure from the history of early computing. Presenting contributions from world-renowned computer scientists and figures from the media industry, the book delves into hypertext, the docuverse, Xanadu and other products of Ted Nelson’s unique mind. Features: includes a cartoon and a sequence of poems created in Nelson’s honor, reflecting his wide-ranging and interdisciplinary intellect; presents peer histories, providing a sense of the milieu that resulted from Nelson’s ideas; contains personal accounts revealing what it is like to collaborate directly with Nelson; describes Nelson’s legacy from the perspective of his contemporaries from the computing world; provides a contribution from Ted Nelson himself. With a broad appeal spanning computer scientists, science historians and the general reader, this inspiring collection reveals the continuing influence of the original visionary ofthe World Wide Web.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2015-07-15

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319169248

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-16925-5

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 150.0