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

by Jon Gertner

Book Overview

The definitive history of America's greatest incubator of innovation and the birthplace of some of the 20th century's most influential technologies

"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

"Compelling . . . Gertner's book offers fascinating evidence for...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B005GSZIWG
• ISBN13: 9780143122791
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Forgotten history

Scientists aren't revered as they once were and that is a shame. Here you will find the creators of our current wonders of science as they began in bell labs a fascinating read