Madness in the Making: The Triumphant Rise and Untimely Fall of America's Show InventorsiUniverse, 2005 - 420 էջ "A fascinating history of the unexpected intersection of science, technology and show business." -John Steele Gordon, author of Hamilton's Blessing "Once upon a time, American know-how flourished through show-how: spectacular demonstrations by ever resourceful technological entrepreneurs. David Lindsay brings back these glorious (and sometimes infamous) theatricals in a delightful, witty, narrative with a serious point: the American inventor, now relegated to endless rehearsals, needs to resume a rightful place on the national center stage. For admirers and critics of technology and for veteran and inspiring inventors, Madness in the Making will give pleasure and inspire debate." -Edward Tenner. Author of Why Things Bite Back |
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A TIME MACHINE IN A BRIEFCASE | 1 |
CARNIVAL APPROACHES | 7 |
RUMORS OF LIGHTNING | 9 |
A PASSION FOR PRIVACY | 28 |
CROSS CURRENTS | 48 |
THE AMAZING TALKING NATION | 69 |
LIKE A GENTLEMAN | 91 |
THUNDERING CARAVANS | 110 |
HOW THE Golden Age Was MadE | 164 |
ESCAPE from Menlo Park | 186 |
ANATOMICAL MUSEUMS | 208 |
THE BIRTH OF THE GRID | 225 |
CENTURYS END | 250 |
CARNIVAL CONTROLLED | 267 |
A NEW UNIVERSE | 269 |
KILLING THE VOLUNTEERS | 290 |
THE STAR SYSTEM | 130 |
CARNIVAL UNBOUND | 139 |
A BIG BANG | 141 |
TEMPORARY LOSS OF MEMORAY | 314 |
THE CORPORATE SHOW | 335 |
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