{"product_id":"the-invention-of-the-communication-engine-telegraph-paperback","title":"The Invention of the Communication Engine 'Telegraph' - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eB. J. G. Van Der Kooij\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This fascinating book about the invention of the telegraph is part of an expansive series by author B. J. G. van der Kooij, a specialist in innovation paradigms. Each book offers an in-depth exploration of a general-purpose technology, from the steam engine to the Internet, that lies at the foundation of today's global society. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The range of inventions that led to the electric telegraph begins with the initial research of two Germans in the 1830s: Gauss and Weber. Soon experimental telegraphs developed on both sides of the Atlantic (i.e., Morse in the US and Cooke \u0026amp; Wheatstone in England) brought several decades of explosive business growth, fueled by fierce competition, a flurry of mergers and acquisitions, and the evolution of a titanic infrastructure of telegraph lines and offices. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e But these developments are only part of the story. In his extensive analysis, van der Kooij lays out a richly textured tapestry of forces that weave together to form the context for the development of telegraphic communication. By focusing in on what drives creative individuals, he offers a unique perspective on the interplay between technological innovation and social-economic change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e B. J. G. van der Kooij obtained an MBA, with a focus on innovation in small- and medium-sized enterprises, from Rotterdam Erasmus University and an MSEE, focusing on microelectronics, from the Delft University of Technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe began his professional career as the assistant to the board of directors of Holec NV, a manufacturer of electrical power systems. From 1982-1986, he served as a member of the Dutch Parliament, specializing in economic, industrial, science, and aviation policy. He then became a part-time professor in management of innovation at the Eindhoven University of Technology while running his company, Ashmore Software BV. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving previously written three books on innovation, he launched his series on technological inventions as a PhD candidate at Delft. It provides a multidisciplinary perspective on the development of the general purpose engines driving modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.97 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 30, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52673225359634,"sku":"9781516811441","price":27.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/BMiYix7zB79781516811441.webp?v=1788493764","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/the-invention-of-the-communication-engine-telegraph-paperback","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}