Dear Colleagues,
The recent thread on Bell Labs makes this book review in the New York Times timely reading for members of the list:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/20/books/the-idea-factory-by-jon-gertner.html?emc=eta1
BOOKS | March 20, 2012
Books of The Times:
What Hath Bell Labs Wrought? The Future
By MICHIKO KAKUTANI
In "The Idea Factory," Jon Gertner profiles Bell Labs in its heyday and the scientists whose unhurried pursuit of pure research led it to innovations that define modern life.
Best regards,
Ken
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