Description: Accidental Empires by Robert X. Cringely Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Computer manufacturing is— after cars, energy production and illegal drugs— the largest industry in the world, and it's one of the last great success stories in American business. "Accidental Empires" is the trenchant, vastly readable history of that industry, focusing as much on the astoundingly odd personalities at its core— Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mitch Kapor, etc. and the hacker culture they spawned as it does on the remarkable technology they created. Cringely reveals the manias and foibles of these men (they are always men) with deadpan hilarity and cogently demonstrates how their neuroses have shaped the computer business. But Cringely gives us much more than high-tech voyeurism and insider gossip. From the birth of the transistor to the mid-life crisis of the computer industry, he spins a sweeping, uniquely American saga of creativity and ego that is at once uproarious, shocking and inspiring. Publisher Description Computer manufacturing is—after cars, energy production and illegal drugs—the largest industry in the world, and it's one of the last great success stories in American business. "Accidental Empires" is the trenchant, vastly readable history of that industry, focusing as much on the astoundingly odd personalities at its core—Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mitch Kapor, etc. and the hacker culture they spawned as it does on the remarkable technology they created. Cringely reveals the manias and foibles of these men (they are always men) with deadpan hilarity and cogently demonstrates how their neuroses have shaped the computer business. But Cringely gives us much more than high-tech voyeurism and insider gossip. From the birth of the transistor to the mid-life crisis of the computer industry, he spins a sweeping, uniquely American saga of creativity and ego that is at once uproarious, shocking and inspiring. Author Biography For eight years, Robert X. Cringelys "Notes from the Field" column appeared weekly in "Info World." Currently he can be seen in the public television series "Triumph of the Nerds, " based on this book. A former Stanford professor and foreign correspondent, he lives in Palo Alto, California. Details ISBN 0887308554 ISBN-13 9780887308550 Title Accidental Empires Author Robert X. Cringely Format Paperback Year 1996 Pages 384 Publisher HarperBusiness GE_Item_ID:138841402; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780887308550
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Book Title: Accidental Empires
Number of Pages: 384 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Item Height: 0.9 in
Publication Year: 1996
Topic: Industries / Computers & Information Technology, General, United States / 21st Century
Features: Revised
Genre: Business & Economics, History
Item Weight: 11.2 Oz
Author: Robert X. Cringely
Item Length: 8 in
Item Width: 5.3 in
Format: Trade Paperback
