Gregg J. Ones and Zeros. Understanding Boolean Algebra,...1998

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This book explains, in lay terms, the surprisingly simple system of mathematical logic used in digital computer circuitry. Anecdotal in its style and often funny, it follows the development of this logic system from its origins in Victorian England to its rediscovery in this century as the foundation of all modern computing machinery. ONES AND ZEROS will be enjoyed by anyone who has a general interest in science and technology.
Front Matter
Number Systems and Counting
The Basic Functions of Boolean Algebra: AND, OR, and NOT
Combinational Logic
The Algebra of Sets and Venn Diagrams
Other Boolean Functions
Realizing Any Boolean Function with AND, OR, and NOT
More Digital Circuits
Laws of Boolean Algebra
Boolean Logic
Appendix A : Counting In Base 2
Appendix B : Powers of 2
Appendix C : Summary of Boolean Functions
Further Reading
Answers to Exercises
Index