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The narrative explores the evolution of Greater Boston as a center for innovation, tracing its journey from 19th-century inventions like ether and the telephone to the high-tech boom post-World War II. It highlights Route 128, initially designed to alleviate traffic, which transformed into a hub of industrial parks and technological advancement, earning the nickname "Golden Crescent." The book intricately connects the development of this beltway with the rise of Massachusetts' high-tech industries, pivotal in shaping the modern landscape of personal computing and biotechnology.
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Route 128 and the Birth of the Age of High Tech, Alan R. Earls
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Route 128 and the Birth of the Age of High Tech
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alan R. Earls
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing (SC)
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9780738510767
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Maps & Travel, History, Geography & Topography, Photographic Publications
- Rating
- 3.5 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative explores the evolution of Greater Boston as a center for innovation, tracing its journey from 19th-century inventions like ether and the telephone to the high-tech boom post-World War II. It highlights Route 128, initially designed to alleviate traffic, which transformed into a hub of industrial parks and technological advancement, earning the nickname "Golden Crescent." The book intricately connects the development of this beltway with the rise of Massachusetts' high-tech industries, pivotal in shaping the modern landscape of personal computing and biotechnology.