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History· United States

The Innovators

by Walter Isaacson
Aggregate Editorial Score42/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 2014583 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

When Walter Isaacson published The Innovators in 2014, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of history. Isaacson traces the history of the digital revolution through the lives of its key figures—Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs—arguing that creativity is always a collaborative enterprise. A comprehensive and readable popular history. Themes of technology, creativity, digital revolution run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 2014.

Book Details

AuthorWalter Isaacson
Published2014
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages583
Category📜 History
ISBN9781476708690
Editorial Score42/100
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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 2014, Walter Isaacson's The Innovators is a work of history that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with technology, creativity, digital revolution, innovation gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Among its recognitions: Goodreads Choice Award 2014. Its aggregate editorial score of 42/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. The appeal of The Innovators lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of technology, creativity, digital revolution, innovation is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Within United States's literary landscape, Walter Isaacson occupies a significant position. The Innovators is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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201418
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Walter Isaacson
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Innovators about?

Isaacson traces the history of the digital revolution through the lives of its key figures—Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs—arguing that creativity is always a collaborative enterprise. A comprehensive and readable popular history.

Who wrote The Innovators?

The Innovators was written by Walter Isaacson, from United States. First published in 2014.

What awards has The Innovators won?

The Innovators has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 2014.

Is The Innovators worth reading?

The Innovators is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 18/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in technology, creativity, digital revolution.

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What category is The Innovators?

The Innovators is classified as History. Non-fiction works that document and interpret the past.

What country is The Innovators from?

The Innovators originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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