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The Computer in the United States

The Computer in the United States

James W. Cortada

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
1993
Materia
Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9781563242342
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This book studies how a technological innovation -- in this case the computer -- progresses from its origin as an idea in someone’s mind to its eventual manifestation as a useable and marketable consumer product.

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