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

Description: The Idea Factory by Jon Gertner 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New 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. Review "Filled with colorful characters and inspiring lessons . . . The Idea Factory explores one of the most critical issues of our time: What causes innovation?" —Walter Isaacson, The New York Times Book Review"Riveting . . . Mr. Gertners portraits of Kelly and the cadre of talented scientists who worked at Bell Labs are animated by a journalistic ability to make their discoveries and inventions utterly comprehensible—indeed, thrilling—to the lay reader. And they showcase, too, his novelistic sense of character and intuitive understanding of the odd ways in which clashing or compatible personalities can combine to foster intensely creative collaborations." —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times"One of the best innovation-focused books Ive read: Its a wide-ranging, detailed, and deeply fascinating look at the New Jersey lab which has been churning out useful discoveries since the early 1900s." —The Boston Globe"Fascinating history . . . the research behind The Idea Factory is astonishing." —Slate 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 Journal"An expansive new history . . . does an impressive job of illuminating many of Bell Labs key technological triumphs." —Wired.com Promotional The definitive history of Americas greatest incubator of innovation and the birthplace of some of the 20th centurys most influential technologies Review Quote "Riveting . . . Mr. Gertners portraits of Kelly and the cadre of talented scientists who worked at Bell Labs are animated by a journalistic ability to make their discoveries and inventions utterly comprehensible-indeed, thrilling-to the lay reader. And they showcase, too, his novelistic sense of character and intuitive understanding of the odd ways in which clashing or compatible personalities can combine to foster intensely creative collaborations." Promotional "Headline" The definitive history of Americas greatest incubator of innovation and the birthplace of some of the 20th centurys most influential technologies Details ISBN0143122797 Author Jon Gertner Short Title IDEA FACTORY Language English ISBN-10 0143122797 ISBN-13 9780143122791 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 384 Year 2013 Subtitle Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation Illustrations Yes Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2013-05-30 Pages 432 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Publication Date 2013-05-30 Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-02-25 AU Release Date 2013-02-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:52417246;

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