Rescuing Prometheus

by Hughes, Thomas Parke

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Title Statements

Full title :Rescuing Prometheus / Thomas P. Hughes.

Summary

A look at some of the technological projects that helped shape the modern world. Focuses on four postwar projects whose vastness and complexity inspired new technology, new organizations, and new management styles. The first use of computers to run systems was developed for the SAGE air defense project. The Atlas missile project was so complicated it required the development of systems engineering in order to complete it. The Boston Central Artery/Tunnel Project (the "Big Dig") tested systems engineering in the complex crucible of a large scale civilian roadway. And finally, the origins of the Internet fostered the collegial management style that later would take over Silicon Valley and define the modern computer industry.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©1998.
Edition:1st ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Pantheon Books
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:©1998.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (372 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

oclc:ocn681933304
LC Classification:T176
Dewey Decimal:303.48/3

Introduction: Technology's Nation -- MIT as System Builder: SAGE -- Managing a Military-Industrial Complex: Atlas -- Spread of the Systems Approach -- Coping with Complexity: Central Artery/Tunnel -- Networking: ARPANET -- Epilogue: Presiding over Change.

Subjects

Fallstudiensammlung Geschichte 1945-1997 History Industrieforschung Management Recherche industrielle -- États-Unis Research, Industrial Research, Industrial -- United States Science and industry Science and industry -- United States Sciences et industrie -- États-Unis Technik Technische ontwikkeling Technologie Technologie -- Histoire -- 20e siècle. … Technology Technology -- History -- 20th century. … Technology -- Social aspects Technology -- Social aspects -- United … United States