The idea factory

the Bell Labs and the great age of American innovation

by Jon Gernter

English language

Published Dec. 14, 2012 by Penguin Press.

ISBN:: 978-1-59420-328-2

(14 reviews)

A interesting history of Bell Labs from its rise to its fall. The author traces the innovators and innovations produced by the Labs which have changed the way we think about communication.

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4 stars

Great history of Bell Labs:
- I enjoyed the detailed accounts on how the technology was invented. Jon Gertner did not skimp on the scientific details
- I also enjoyed how the book followed the personal histories of Bell Lab's greatest minds. It was fascinating to learn about their lives and follow their development over the course of the story
- However, the latter part of the book dragged on