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The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America

Margaret O'Mara
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The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Margaret O'Mara

The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

512

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

Silicon Valley • 20th-21st century

Topic
Business & Economics

Politics & Government

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America, Margaret O'Mara explores Silicon Valley's evolution, highlighting the role of people in technological advancements and economic transformation. The book examines government influence, the impact on American society, and the shaping of tech culture, emphasizing the sector's human-driven development.

Informative

Inspirational

Contemplative

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,340 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Margaret O'Mara's The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America offers a detailed, engaging analysis of Silicon Valley's evolution. Positive reviews highlight its thorough research and insightful connections to political history. Some criticism notes its dense narrative might overwhelm casual readers. A valuable read for those interested in tech and history.

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Who Should Read The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America?

Readers who enjoy The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America by Margaret O'Mara are interested in tech history and its societal impacts. Comparable to Walter Isaacson's The Innovators, it's for those curious about how tech reshapes economies and cultures. Suitable for enthusiasts of American tech evolution and economic analysis.

4.1

1,340 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

512

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

Silicon Valley • 20th-21st century

Topic
Business & Economics

Politics & Government

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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