ISBN:
0679411518
Language:
English
Pages:
372 S.
,
Ill.
Edition:
1. ed.
DDC:
303.48/3
Keywords:
Geschichte 1900-2000
;
Geschichte 1950-1985
;
Geschichte 1945-1997
;
Management
;
Technische ontwikkeling
;
Technologie
;
Geschichte
;
Gesellschaft
;
Research, Industrial
;
Science and industry
;
Technology Social aspects
;
Technology History 20th century
;
Computer
;
Systemprogrammierung
;
Industrieforschung
;
Technischer Fortschritt
;
Technologie
;
Technik
;
USA
;
USA
;
Fallstudiensammlung
;
Fallstudiensammlung
;
Fallstudiensammlung
;
USA
;
Technik
;
Industrieforschung
;
Geschichte 1945-1997
;
USA
;
Technischer Fortschritt
;
Technologie
;
Geschichte 1950-1985
;
USA
;
Computer
;
Geschichte 1950-1985
;
USA
;
Systemprogrammierung
;
Geschichte 1950-1985
Abstract:
A look at some of the technological projects that helped shape the modern world. Focuses on four postwar projects whose vastness and complexity inspired new technology, new organizations, and new management styles. The first use of computers to run systems was developed for the SAGE air defense project. The Atlas missile project was so complicated it required the development of systems engineering in order to complete it. The Boston Central Artery/Tunnel Project (the "Big Dig") tested systems engineering in the complex crucible of a large scale civilian roadway. And finally, the origins of the Internet fostered the collegial management style that later would take over Silicon Valley and define the modern computer industry.
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