Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
From Simon & Schuster, The Invention That Changed the World explores how a small group of radar pioneers won the second World War and launched a technical revolution. The technology that was created to win World War II--radar--has revolutionized the modern world. This is the fascinating story of the inventors and their inventions.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [537]-551) and index.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Robert Buderiandlt;/bandgt;, a Fellow in MIT's Center for International Studies, is the author of two acclaimed books, andlt;Iandgt;Engines of Tomorrowandlt;/iandgt;, about corporate innovation, and andlt;Iandgt;The Invention That Changed the Worldandlt;/iandgt;, about a secret lab at MIT in World War II. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.