Man and the Computer

New York, New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1972. Paperback Original (PBO) . Soft cover. Near Fine. A "provocative" book when first issued in 1972, the author, a mathematician & philosopher then serving as president of Dartmouth College, offers a critical evaluation of modern computer systems over the past 25 years & forecasts what might be possible over the next 25. A fascinating read in retrospective as we approach the end of the first quarter of the 21st century. The book is an expanded version of the author's "Man and Nature" lecture series, which he delivered at the American Museum of Natural History in fall 1972. In 151 pages with Notes & Index. This is a Paperback Original (PBO), the first printing in book form AND a special edition printed exclusively for members of that Museum in 1972. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, feels & looks never opened. Binding strong & straight, pages unmarked, but significantly tanned, commensurate with age, though completely supple. Tine scrape above price on front cover. Nicely protected in new clear mylar collector bag. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.