{"product_id":"computers-of-star-trek-paperback","title":"Computers of Star Trek - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLois H. Gresh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobert E. Weinberg\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe depiction of computers on the various \"Star Trek\" series has ranged from lame to breathtakingly imaginative. This book covers the gamut, and makes lucid and entertaining comparison of these fictional computers with those that now exist or are likely to inhabit our future. Throughout its history, \"Star Trek\" has been an accurate reflection of contemporary ideas about computers and their role in our lives. Affectionately but without illusions, \u003ci\u003eThe Computers of Star Trek\u003c\/i\u003e shows how those ideas compare with what we now know we can and will do with computers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a computer specialist, \u003cb\u003eLois H. Gresh\u003c\/b\u003e designs tests for security loopholes, as well as designing and coding corporate websites and systems. As a fiction writer, Gresh is the author of dozens of suspense and science fiction stories. She lives in Rochester, New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Weinberg\u003c\/b\u003e's fiction writing has been nominated for the Hugo, World Fantasy, and Balrog awards, and he is a two-time winner of the World Fantasy Award. He lives in Chicago.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 8.02 x 5.22 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46627851174085,"sku":"9780465012992","price":27.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/IZPD2ErJR99780465012992.webp?v=1785294315","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/computers-of-star-trek-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}