Norbert Wiener (1894–1964): A Discussion and Review of a Biography by Pesi R. Masani
Alex Andrew
(Viable Systems, Devon, UK Dr Alex M. Andrew is the Affiliations Director of WOSC)
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Abstract
A discussion and review of the important biography by Pesi R. Mansani of Norbert Wiener, with comment on the pre‐cybernetic era, Wiener's origins, his post‐doctoral studies, together with his achievements in mathematics, his connection with the USSR, his war‐time activities and, finally, his involvement with cybernetics.
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Citation
Andrew, A. (1991), "Norbert Wiener (1894–1964): A Discussion and Review of a Biography by Pesi R. Masani", Kybernetes, Vol. 20 No. 1, pp. 11-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb005871
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1991, MCB UP Limited