Inventing the Electronic Century - The Epic Story of the Consumer Electronics and Computer Industries, With a New Preface (Paperback, New)

Consumer electronics and computers redefined life and work in the twentieth century. In Inventing the Electronic Century, Pulitzer Prize-winning business historian Alfred D. Chandler, Jr. traces their origins and worldwide development. From electronics prime mover RCA in the 1920s to Sony and Matsushita's dramatic rise in the 1970s; from IBM's dominance in computer technology in the 1950s to Microsoft's stunning example of the creation of competitive advantage, this masterful analysis is essential reading for every manager and student of technology. "Thought provoking. Chandler develops the history of the consumer electronics and computer industries with the questioning attitude of a teacher: always searching for the lessons behind the story." --Andrew S. Grove, Chairman of the Board, Intel "Offers a rich cast of characters and companies, compelling stories, and deep understanding of economic forces." --Hal Varian, School of Information Management and Systems, University of California, Berkeley

General

Imprint:	Harvard University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Harvard Studies in Business History
Release date:	April 2005
First published:	April 2005
Authors:	Alfred D. Chandler
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	321
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-674-01805-1
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > History of engineering & technology Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Manufacturing industries > Hi-tech manufacturing industries
LSN:	0-674-01805-2
Barcode:	9780674018051

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