Memory Machines The Evolution of Hypertext
Memory Machines: The Evolution of Hypertext by Belinda Barnet, published by Anthem Press on December 1, 2014, presents a detailed exploration of the history of hypertext, a foundational concept of the World Wide Web and various software applications. This 192-page book delves into both the human and technological narratives surrounding hypertext, offering insights into its development and significance.
Readers will find a blend of contemporary literature and exclusive interviews with key figures in hypertext innovation, providing a comprehensive look at its evolution from the analogue machine envisioned by Vannevar Bush in 1945. The book addresses topics such as programming languages and the historical context of HTML, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of technology and literature.
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This book explores the history of hypertext, an influential concept that forms the underlying structure of the World Wide Web and innumerable software applications. Barnet tells both the human and the technological story by weaving together contemporary literature and her exclusive interviews with those at the forefront of hypertext innovation, tracing its evolutionary roots back to the analogue machine imagined by Vannevar Bush in 1945.
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