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Insisting On The Impossible The Life Of Edwin Land Sloan Technology Serie (USED)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Basic Books
- Publication Date
- 06-10-1998
- Country of Origin
- USA, United States
- Net Quantity/Number of Units
- 1
- Dimensions LxWxH - Cms
- 6.75X1.75X9.75
- ISBN-10
- 0738200093
- ISBN-13
- 9780738200095
- SKU
- SONG0738200093
- Book Title
- Insisting On The Impossible The Life Of Edwin Land Sloan Technolo
- No of Pages
- 544
- Release Title
- Insisting On The Impossible The Life Of Edwin Land Sloan Technolo
- ISBN
- 9780738200095
- Publication Year
- 1998
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Subject Area
- Biographies & True Stories
- Publication Name
- Insisting on the Impossible: Life of Edwin Land-The Inventor of Instant Photography
- Item Height
- 236 mm
- Publisher
- Ingram Publisher Services US
- Subject
- Physics
- Item Width
- 156 mm
- Number of Pages
- 544 Pages
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In this masterful biography of the Magellan of modern technology, Victor McElheny portrays a great inventor and entrepreneur in action. Second only to Edison in the number of patents he received (535), Land not only invented instant photography but he built a gigantic enterprise that turned out polarizers, high-speed and x-ray film, identification systems, 3D and instant movies, and military devices for aerial reconnaissance. He developed a new theory of color vision and, during the Cold War, spearheaded the development of the U2 spy plane. McElhenys insights into Lands innovative genius will speak to anyone interested in business, science, photography, or government. }If a single life exemplifies the inner drive that fires a great inventor, it is the life of Edwin Land. The major innovations that he was able to achieve in photography, optics, industry, and science policy carry priceless lessons for readers today. Insisting on the Impossible is the first full-scale biography of this Magellan of modern technology. Victor McElheny reveals the startling scope and dating spirit of Lands scientific and entrepreneurial genius. Second only to Edison in the number of patents he received (535), Land build a modest enterprise into a gigantic invention factory, turning out not only polarizers and the first instant cameras, but also high-speed and X-ray film, identification systems, 3-D and instant movies, and military devices for night vision and aerial reconnaissance. As a scientist, Land developed a new theory of color vision; as a science advisor to Eisenhower during the Cold War he spearheaded the development of the U-2 spyplane and helped design NASA.Behind these protean achievements was a relentless curiosity, a magical public presence, and a willful optimism that drew him again and again to conquer the impossible. In an era when these qualities are needed more than ever, this masterly biography will speak to anyone involved or interested in business, science, photography, educational reform of government. }
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Publisher
Ingram Publisher Services US
ISBN-13
9780738200095
eBay Product ID (ePID)
89496813
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
544 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Insisting on the Impossible: Life of Edwin Land-The Inventor of Instant Photography
Publication Year
1998
Subject
Physics
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Biographies & True Stories
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
236 mm
Item Width
156 mm
Additional Product Features
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United States
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- s***s (2970)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseCondition excellent, as described, well packaged, dispatched promptly.Excellent communication from seller. Arrived ahead of anticipated delivery dates. ARRIVED 1st May, expectected between 24th May and 3rd June. Thank you. No import tax payable. A very pleasing experience. Would recommend this seller. A book l have been seeking to replace for 7 years after it got misplaced when moving house after bereavement.
- a***l (338)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAlthough the description details were misleading, the customer support was rather good. I ordered the 2-volume set of ‘Atlas Shrugged’, but received a single volume. It might not seem like much to others, but it’s a large book and a 2-set volume would have made it easier to read. In addition, poor packaging damaged the DJ. Anyways, after sending firm, yet precise and polite emails, the situation was promptly resolved, hence the positive feedback; and, why I would buy again from the seller. 👍
- c***r (537)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook as specified, rapid delivery (from USA to UK), and a reasonable price for the book. Overall, my book arrived in "ok quality" packaging. A padded "book mailer" envelope was used. However, inside, there was no other protective packaging. One small point of constructive feedback: perhaps cardboard packaging could have been implemented, as a number of competing book sellers are now implementing cardboard packaging, especially for higher price books subject to international delivery.