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Book SynopsisConsumer 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. This masterful analysis is essential reading for every manager and student of technology.
Trade ReviewThought 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. -- Andrew S. Grove, Chairman of the Board, Intel
Offers a rich cast of characters and companies, compelling stories, and deep understanding of economic forces. -- Hal Varian, School of Information Management and Systems, University of California, Berkeley
Table of ContentsPreface to the Paperback Edition 1. Introduction: Concepts and Approach 2. Consumer Electronics: The United States - The Creation and Destruction of a National Industry 3. Consumer Electronics: Japan's Paths to Global Conquest 4. Mainframes and Minicomputers: The Computer Industry Created in the United States 5. The Microprocessor Revolution: The Computer Industry Recast in the United States 6. The National Competitors: Europe's Computer Industries Die, Japan's Industry Challenges 7. The Consumer Electronics and Computer Industries as the Electronic Century Begins 8. The Significance of the Epic Story Appendices Notes Index
