Great Innovators: Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, Einstein

by Walter Isaacson

A Simon & Schuster eBook

Genres: Biography, History, Nonfiction

Kindle Edition

First published October 24, 2011

About the author

Walter Isaacson, a professor of history at Tulane, has been CEO of the Aspen Institute, chair of CNN, and editor of Time. He is the author of 'Leonardo da Vinci; The Innovators; Steve Jobs; Einstein: His Life and Universe; Benjamin Franklin: An American Life; and Kissinger: A Biography, and the coauthor of The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made. Visit him at Isaacson.Tulane.edu and on Twitter at @WalterIsaacson

Reviews

[Oscar Romero · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quite detailed history of the evolution of the computer, the transistor, the microprocessor and the internet. Can clearly see how technology evolved and what promotes innovation. An eye opener for the myths around who invented what and how they came about. A strong reading recommendation for anyone interested in how it is that people can produce innovative ideas and put them to work in real life.

[Oscar · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quite detailed history of the evolution of the computer, the transistor, the microprocessor and the internet. Can clearly see how technology evolved and what promotes innovation. An eye opener for the myths around who invented what and how they came about. A strong reading recommendation for anyone interested in how it is that people can produce innovative ideas and put them to work in real life.

[Mof · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book about a great man.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great collection of innovators, well-written, and insightful.