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Reflections of Alan Turing Dermot Turing

Name: Reflections of Alan Turing By Dermot Turing
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Reflections of Alan Turing by Dermot Turing

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Summary

A new perspective on Alan Turing, his family and his legacy - written by his nephew

Reflections of Alan Turing Summary

Reflections of Alan Turing: A Relative Story by Dermot Turing

Everyone knows the story of the codebreaker and computer science pioneer Alan Turing.

Except ...

When Dermot Turing is asked about his famous uncle, people want to know more than the bullet points of his life. They want to know everything - was Alan Turing actually a codebreaker? What did he make of artificial intelligence? What is the significance of Alan Turing's trial, his suicide, the Royal Pardon, the GBP50 note and the film The Imitation Game?

In Reflections of Alan Turing, Dermot strips off the layers to uncover the real story. It's time to discover a fresh legacy of Alan Turing for the twenty-first century.

Reflections of Alan Turing Reviews

A timely and important book ... [an] exploration of the possibilities of AI and beyond.

-- Sir Adrian Smith FRS

Strips away the encrusted hagiography that has developed around Alan Turing in recent years ... a passionate argument for the lessons we should draw from his life and his extraordinary scientific achievements.

-- Robert Hannigan

Fascinating and highly readable ... My wife Rohini and I feel particularly grateful to have a special link to [Alan Turing] through our house in Coonoor ... where Alan's mother lived for many years.

-- Nandan Nilekani

Essential reading for anyone who thinks they know the history of Alan Turing ... a significant reappraisal of his meaning for us today.

-- Dr Tilly Blyth

Dermot compels us to learn from his uncle's incredible life and many achievements in our own pursuit of creating a better world for all.

-- Liz Carr

About Dermot Turing

Dermot Turing is the author of the acclaimed biography 'Prof', about the life of his uncle, Alan Turing. He spent his career in the legal profession after graduating from Cambridge and Oxford, and is a trustee of Bletchley Park. He has extensive knowledge of World War II code-breaking and is a regular presenter at major cryptology events. He lives in St Albans.

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Sku

GOR011555548

ISBN 13

9780750996099

ISBN 10

0750996099

Title

Reflections of Alan Turing: A Relative Story by Dermot Turing

Author

Dermot Turing

Condition

Used - Like New

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

The History Press Ltd

Year published

20210422

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins