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Book Synopsis“Magisterial…Draws an elegant and illuminating parallel between the late-19th-century electrification of America and today’s computing world.” —
SalonTrade Review"
Future Shock for the Web-apps era…Compulsively readable—for nontechies, too—as it compellingly weaves together news stories, anecdotes, and data." -- Fast Company
"The best read so far about the significance of the shift to cloud computing." -- Financial Times
"Mr. Carr’s provocations are destined to influence CEOs and the boards and investors that support them as companies grapple with the constant change of the digital age." -- Wall Street Journal
"Exceedingly good." -- TechWorld
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The Big Switch is thought-provoking and an enjoyable read, and the history of American electricity that makes up the first half of the book is riveting stuff." -- New York Post
"Carr stimulates, provokes and entertains superbly." -- Information Age
