A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age
In The Idea Factory, New York Times Magazine writer Jon Gertner reveals how Bell Labs served as an incubator for scientific innovation from the 1920s through the 1980s. In its heyday, Bell Labs boasted nearly 15,000 employees, 1200 of whom held PhDs and 13 of whom won Nobel Prizes. Thriving in a work environment that embraced new ideas, Bell Labs scientists introduced concepts that still propel many of today's most exciting technologies.
Country | USA |
Author | Jon Gertner |
Binding | Audible Audio Edition |
Format | Unabridged |
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Label | Recorded Books |
Manufacturer | Recorded Books |
PublicationDate | 2012-04-13 |
Publisher | Recorded Books |
Studio | Recorded Books |
ReleaseDate | 0000-00-00 |