The Department of Mad Scientists: How DARPA Is Remaking Our

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The Department of Mad Scientists: How DARPA Is Remaking Our World, from the Internet to Artificial Limbs

From Smithsonian Books, The Department of Mad Scientists is the first trade book ever on DARPAâ€”the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agencyâ€”the maverick and controversial agency whose futuristic work has had amazing military and civilian application, from the Internet to GPS to driverless cars. Michael Belfiore, author of Rocketeers, visited science research sites across the country to provide this unprecedented look at the people who shape our countryâ€™s future technology.
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Country USA
Brand Harper Perennial
Manufacturer Harper Perennial
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780062000651
ReleaseDate 2010-11-02
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780062000651

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