John O. E. Clark B.Sc., A.R.I.C. (ed.), illustrated by Whitecroft Designs Limited, "Computers at Work" (London etc., The Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited, 1969, 3rd impression (revised) 1979; ISBN 0 600 32204 1). Hardcover (glossy illustrated boards), 159pp, measuring approximately 11.5 x 18.8 x 2cm (4.55 x 7.4 x 0.8in). "Computers at Work is an important book for anyone wanting to understand more about the ways in which computers affect our lives. The theme is the computer in action: detection of crime and tumours, automation of design and printing are just a few of the examples selected... It is a book which can be easily understood by the non-scientific reader." Includes numerous colour illustrations, several of which depict the bulky machines of the time. No dustjacket; the cover is slightly discoloured with some pressure marks and scratches together with bumping to edges and corners; there is slight foxing to the front endpaper and the first few pages; the pages are discoloured with slight marks, slight edge wear and occasional creases.
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