THE COMPUTER AND THE PROMISE OF AUTOMATION.

Abstract

Briefly reviews the history of automation. Describes the computer as a machine for processing information. Outlines several computer programs such as SYNTHEX, HELP, STUDENT and others. Discusses the computer in terms of the job opportunities it ends and creates. Suggests areas in which there is work to be done. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 15, 1964
Accession Number
AD0608575

Entities

People

  • Christopher J. Shaw

Organizations

  • System Development Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automation
  • California
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Rehabilitation
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computational Linguistics
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.