Ruling the Waves: Cycles of Discovery, Chaos, and Wealth, from the Compass to the Internet Hardcover - 2001
by Spar, Debora L
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- Title Ruling the Waves: Cycles of Discovery, Chaos, and Wealth, from the Compass to the Internet
- Author Spar, Debora L
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Condition Used - Very Good
- Pages 432
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Harcourt, New York
- Date September 21, 2001
- Bookseller's Inventory # V18A-04657
- ISBN 9780151005093 / 0151005095
- Weight 1.57 lbs (0.71 kg)
- Dimensions 9.34 x 6.34 x 1.31 in (23.72 x 16.10 x 3.33 cm)
- Ages 06 to 09 years
- Grade levels 1 - 4
- Library of Congress subjects Technological innovations - Social aspects, Technological innovations - Economic aspects
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2001024256
- Dewey Decimal Code 303.483
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Summary
Debora Spar begins the historical context with pirate tales. Jean Lafitte's domination of the seas and Rupert Murdoch's domination of the British airwaves with BskyB have much in common. Tales of the telegraph and radio help you understand the natural evolution of Microsoft, the trials of the codemakers who fought the U.S. government to protect Internet privacy, and the revolutionary rap stars who challenged the record industry. Great stories of quirky pioneers and their roller-coaster rides make this the one book that you need to become an expert on the path of future innovations and the natural development from idea to market in a changing world.
