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Katherine C. Epstein, "Analog Superpowers: How Twentieth-Century Technology Theft Built the National Security State" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Navigating Innovation and Intellectual Property

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between inventors and government entities, focusing on the apprehensions surrounding intellectual property theft. It examines the challenges inventors face in securing patents and the complexities involved in their collaborations, especially those related to naval technology during the early 20th century. The narrative also highlights the comparative successes of military technology innovations between the U.S. Navy and the British Admiralty, accentuating how individual talent and institutional frameworks influence the development and adoption of advanced technologies.

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