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Inventing the Electronic Century
Alfred D. Chandler
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Description for Inventing the Electronic Century
Paperback. Series: Harvard Studies in Business History. Num Pages: 352 pages, 19 tables, 6 charts. BIC Classification: KNDH; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 550.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Series
Harvard Studies in Business History
Number of Pages
321
Place of Publication
Cambridge, Mass, United States
ISBN
9780674018051
SKU
V9780674018051
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About Alfred D. Chandler
Alfred D. Chandler, Jr., was Isidor Straus Professor of Business History at Harvard Business School.
Reviews for Inventing the Electronic Century
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.
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Andrew S. Grove, Chairman of the Board, Intel Offers a rich cast of characters and companies, compelling stories, and deep understanding of economic forces.
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