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The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America
Book • 2019
The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America provides a detailed and nuanced account of Silicon Valley's rise, emphasizing the significant role of government support and funding alongside the contributions of pioneering entrepreneurs.
Margaret O'Mara chronicles the region's history from the post-war period, through the Cold War and the space race, to the modern era of big tech.
The book exposes the myth of Silicon Valley's self-reliance, instead revealing a complex interplay between public and private sectors.
It also addresses issues such as gender imbalance, casual misogyny, and the broader social and political implications of Silicon Valley's growth.
O'Mara's narrative includes insights from key figures, both famous and lesser-known, and explores the financial, political, and cultural dynamics that have shaped the Valley.
Margaret O'Mara chronicles the region's history from the post-war period, through the Cold War and the space race, to the modern era of big tech.
The book exposes the myth of Silicon Valley's self-reliance, instead revealing a complex interplay between public and private sectors.
It also addresses issues such as gender imbalance, casual misogyny, and the broader social and political implications of Silicon Valley's growth.
O'Mara's narrative includes insights from key figures, both famous and lesser-known, and explores the financial, political, and cultural dynamics that have shaped the Valley.
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as a book providing insights into the history of Silicon Valley and its transformations.


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in the introduction as the author of the book.

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, a history professor who studies the intersection of U.S. politics and the tech industry.


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as her 2019 book about Silicon Valley.

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as the author of the book, which explores Silicon Valley and its impact on America.


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when discussing the impact of non-compete clauses on Silicon Valley's development.


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as the author of "The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America", providing historical context to Microsoft's story.

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as a fascinating history of Silicon Valley's origins and its relationship with the government.

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as the author of a history of the modern tech industry.

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in the introduction as the author of the book.

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