This book is a great introduction to information science. A revelation about how we talked about information and communication before there was a way to measure it. Loved the chapters about Ada Lovelace and Claude Shannon but also the information about communication via drums. Duh, the white visitors to Africa took years to figure out that the drums were a form of communication since there was no written language, they didn't think there could be another way. Samuel Morse and his code made the telegraph practical and useful so much that when telephones came along, some people didn't see the need for them. Claude Shannon created information theory that has revolutionized many fields including physics and biology.
I love the way Gleick gives technical examples but makes them simple to understand and I also enjoy the personal details of the individuals featured. Highly recommended for those interested in science and technology.
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