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Its Rise and Fall, 1880–1950
Richard Florida
2023-02-01T22:13:54.000ZExplore the dangers of cultural decline with a visionary perspective in Dark Age Ahead. Author Jane Jacobs identifies five critical pillars of our society in decay, including community, education, science, government, and self-policing by professions, and argues that this decay contributes to major global issues. However, Jacobs proposes solutions to arrest these cycles of downfall, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in protecting and strengthening our culture and communities.
Richard Florida
2020-06-24T13:43:34.000ZExplore the true history of Silicon Valley and how it shaped Big Tech in America in this groundbreaking work. Margaret O'Mara, a former White House employee during the earliest days of the commercial Internet, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the deep relationship between Silicon Valley and the federal government. With a rich cast of characters spanning four generations and insights into the inner workings of venture capital firms, O'Mara provides an unparalleled account of the evolution of American capitalism and technological innovation. Discover how the fate of Silicon Valley is the fate of us all in this majestic history.
Richard Florida
2019-08-06T12:18:37.000ZAlso recommended by
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