Inventing the Electronic Century

Consumer electronics and computers redefined life and work in the twentieth century. In Inventing the Electronic Century, Pulitzer Prizewinning business historian Alfred D. Chandler, Jr., traces their origins and worldwide development. From electronics prime mover RCA in the 1920s to Sony and Matsushitas dramatic rise in the 1970s; from IBMs dominance in computer technology in the 1950s to Microsofts stunning example of the creation of competitive advantage, this masterful analysis is essential reading for every manager and student of technology.