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From silk to silicon : the story of globalization through ten extraordinary lives Jeffrey E. Garten.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : HARPER, c2016.Description: xxxii, 444 p. : ill. + maps ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780062409973
  • 0062409972
  • 9780062409980
  • 1445655896
Other title:
  • From silk to silicon
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 337.109 GA FR
Online resources: Summary: The story of globalization, the most powerful force in history, as told through the life and times of ten people who changed the world by their singular, spectacular accomplishments. This is the first book to look at the history of globalization through the lens of individuals who did something transformative, as opposed to describing globalization through trends, policies, or particular industries. From Silk to Silicon tells the story of who these men and women were, what they did, how they did it and how their achievements continue to shape our world today.
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REGULAR University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection 337.109 GA FR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available T0058541

Includes bibliographical references (pages 367-421) and index.

The story of globalization, the most powerful force in history, as told through the life and times of ten people who changed the world by their singular, spectacular accomplishments. This is the first book to look at the history of globalization through the lens of individuals who did something transformative, as opposed to describing globalization through trends, policies, or particular industries. From Silk to Silicon tells the story of who these men and women were, what they did, how they did it and how their achievements continue to shape our world today.

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