The Business of Electronics: A Concise History [Hardcover]

Electronics is an ever-changing field with an entrepreneurial spirit and a rich history, populated by some of the world's most famous companies and personalities. The Business of Electronics details the field's complex ecosystem in all its trials and tribulations. It looks at companies such as Apple, IBM, Samsung, and Nokia, as well as now-extinct companies such as Honeywell Bull (France) and Sinclair Computers (UK) that contributed to technology and business. Sethi shows us how a handful of US companies led the charge in designing equipment that could make millions of small, reliable components; how Nokia started in the timber business; the history of inventors like J.C. Bose, a pioneer in radio communication (who inadvertently made Guglielmo Marconi famous); and why there are numerous companies and creators that never made it or that we have never heard of. This all-encompassing book not only explores the vibrant history of electronics, it uses case studies to examine the companies and people that made history and explain how we ended up where we are today.Preface 1. Introduction 2. The Early Years: Telegraphy and Telephony 3. Wireless and Radio 4. Television 5. World War II: Radar, Sonar, Cryptography, and Beyond 6. Computers and Computing 7. Media Recorders / Players. Mobile Phones, Smart Devices and Tablets 8. Computer Networks and the Internet 9. Chips and Displays Index

Dr. Sethi takes us on a fascinating and intriguing journey through centuries of innovations that have fundamentally changed our lives - and still do. Very enjoyable reading! - Tehri Hakala, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finland

Connecting the dots in a fascinating manner, Sethi illustrates us how the foundation of our modern day-communication was laid down long ago. I recommend the book for everyone who is interested in electronics, business and the development of technology. - Arja Bj?rklund, Head of Finance, Nokia India Sales Private Limited&llCs