The Code
Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America. Penguin Press, 2019.
A brief summary of The Code
The definitive, revealing account of Silicon Valley’s emergence as the world’s technological epicenter and the myth of the lone genius entrepreneurs behind it all, explaining the role the US government, the military complex, and academic research played in shaping this legendary valley.
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Who should read The Code
Entrepreneurs and investors • economics students • policy makers • anyone interested in the rise of the tech industry
About the author of The Code
Margaret O’Mara is an American historian, researcher, and political activist. She was a staff member in the Clinton White House and has served as a history professor at the University of Washington. O'Mara’s central studies focus on the integration of politics and technology. She is a Distinguished Lecturer of the Organization of American Historians.
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