The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation by Jon Gert

Description: The Idea Factory by Jon Gertner Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Traces the origins of some of the twentieth centurys important inventions. This title tells the story about the life and work of a small group of eccentric men - Mervin Kelly, Bill Shockley, Claude Shannon, John Pierce, and Bill Baker - who spent their careers at Bell Labs. Publisher Description The definitive history of Americas greatest incubator of innovation and the birthplace of some of the 20th centurys most influential technologiesFrom its beginnings in the 1920s until its demise in the 1980s, Bell Labs-officially, the research and development wing of AT&T-was the biggest, and arguably the best, laboratory for new ideas in the world. From the transistor to the laser, from digital communications to cellular telephony, its hard to find an aspect of modern life that hasnt been touched by Bell Labs. In The Idea Factory, Jon Gertner traces the origins of some of the twentieth centurys most important inventions and delivers a riveting and heretofore untold chapter of American history. At its heart this is a story about the life and work of a small group of brilliant and eccentric men-Mervin Kelly, Bill Shockley, Claude Shannon, John Pierce, and Bill Baker-who spent their careers at Bell Labs. Today, when the drive to invent has become a mantra, Bell Labs offers us a way to enrich our understanding of the challenges and solutions to technological innovation. Here, after all, was where the foundational ideas on the management of innovation were born.The definitive history of Americas greatest incubator of innovation and the birthplace of some of the 20th centurys most influential technologies"Filled with colorful characters and inspiring lessons . . .The Idea Factoryexplores one of the most critical issues of our time- What causes innovation?" -Walter Isaacson,The New York Times Book Review"Compelling . . . Gertners book offers fascinating evidence for those seeking to understand how a society should best invest its research resources."-The Wall Street JournalFrom its beginnings in the 1920s until its demise in the 1980s, Bell Labs-officially, the research and development wing of AT&T-was the biggest, and arguably the best, laboratory for new ideas in the world. From the transistor to the laser, from digital communications to cellular telephony, its hard to find an aspect of modern life that hasnt been touched by Bell Labs. In The Idea Factory, Jon Gertner traces the origins of some of the twentieth centurys most important inventions and delivers a riveting and heretofore untold chapter of American history. At its heart this is a story about the life and work of a small group of brilliant and eccentric men-Mervin Kelly, Bill Shockley, Claude Shannon, John Pierce, and Bill Baker-who spent their careers at Bell Labs. Today, when the drive to invent has become a mantra, Bell Labs offers us a way to enrich our understanding of the challenges and solutions to technological innovation. Here, after all, was where the foundational ideas on the management of innovation were born. Author Biography Jon Gertner grew up in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, just a few hundred yards away from Bell Labs. He has been a writer for the New York Times Magazine since 2004 and is an editor at Fast Company magazine. He lives in Maplewood, New Jersey, with his wife and two children. Details ISBN 0143122797 ISBN-13 9780143122791 Title The Idea Factory Author Jon Gertner Format Paperback Year 2013 Pages 432 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd GE_Item_ID:137642763; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. 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