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How we got to now [sound recording] : six innovations that made the modern world / Steven Johnson.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: SoundSoundPublication details: New York : Penguin Audio, 2014.Edition: UnabridgedDescription: 5 sound discs (360 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 inISBN:
  • 9781611763386
  • 161176338X
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 338/.064 23
LOC classification:
  • T14.5 .J64 2014ab
Read by George Newbern.Summary: A new look at the power and legacy of great ideas. The history of innovation over centuries tracing facets of modern life from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their unintended historical consequences. Filled with surprising stories of accidental genius and brilliant mistakes; from the French publisher who invented the phonograph before Edison but forgot to include playback, to the Hollywood movie star who helped invent the technology behind Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
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AUDIO BOOK CD AUDIO BOOK CD Harrison Memorial Library AUDIO NONFICTION Adult Audio 303.48 JOH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31624003528817
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Read by George Newbern.

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A new look at the power and legacy of great ideas. The history of innovation over centuries tracing facets of modern life from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their unintended historical consequences. Filled with surprising stories of accidental genius and brilliant mistakes; from the French publisher who invented the phonograph before Edison but forgot to include playback, to the Hollywood movie star who helped invent the technology behind Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

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