Isaac Asimov – An Easy Introduction to The Slide Rule

A computer in your pocket…

In this book, Professor Asimov, noted scientist, teacher, and author introduces the reader to the delights of the slide rule. „A slide rule,” he says, „doesn’t seem as impressive as a giant electronic computer, but it has many advantages. It is small enough to put in your pocket, it need not cost more than a couple of dollars, it can’t go out of order, and, best of all, it can solve almost any numerical problem that you meet up with under ordinary circumstances. To add to all that, it is simple to operate. If you know grade-school arithmetic, you can use a slide rule, even though you may not quite see how it works!”

With his ususal enthusiasm and talent for making both entertaining and understantable, Professor Asimov explains the principles of the slide rule. Once you thoroughly understand these principles – once you know what you are doing and why – it will be simple to use the slide rule on problems that arise from day to day.   źródło opisu: Okładka książki źródło okładki: Zdjęcie okładki