The Soul of a New Machine by Tracy Kidder
The book is a detailed account of a team of engineers at a prominent technology company in the late 1970s, as they race against time to design and build a new minicomputer. The narrative delves into the high-pressure world of corporate and technological competition, exploring the personal and professional dynamics among the team members. It offers an insightful look into the world of computer engineering, the obsession with innovation, and the relentless pursuit of success.
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- Published
- 1981
- Nationality
- American
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- Pages
- 293
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 13th on The Greatest Tech Books of All Time (The Verge)
- 4850th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Great Narrative Nonfiction Books (The Electric Typewriter)
- Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- Top 10 books about high-tech (Guardian)