The Disruptors by Alan Axelrod

The Disruptors by Alan Axelrod

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This book presents profiles of 50 rule-breakers who weren't satisfied with the ordinary, from Gutenberg (printing press) to Herc (the invention of hip-hop).

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The Disruptors by Alan Axelrod

“Biography lovers may find this a great start in understanding the long-term impacts that individuals can have on culture, society, and history and be interested in seeking further information about Axelrod's fascinating subjects. —Booklist Meet 50 women and men who broke the rules . . . and changed the world. What does Charles Darwin have in common with Johannes Gutenberg—or with Jackson Pollock, Martin Luther, Betty Friedan, Steve Jobs, and DJ Kool Herc? They were the disruptors, upending cultural, technical, spiritual, or scientific paradigms and altering the way we live forever. Bestselling author Alan Axelrod presents engaging profiles, accompanied by original line drawings, of 50 visionaries who rewrote the rules. Their innovations range from the printing press (Gutenberg) to the fight for women’s equality (Friedan), from the smartphone (Jobs) to the invention of hip-hop (Herc).
Alan Axelrod is the author of more than 100 books, including the CEO and Real History series (all Sterling). He was the coauthor of The New York Times bestseller What Every American Should Know About American History (with Charles Phillips; Adams Media Corporation) as well as the Businessweek bestsellers Patton on Leadership and Elizabeth I, CEO (both Prentice Hall). He has appeared on numerous TV and radio programs and in magazine and newspaper articles.
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ISBN 13 9781454930310
ISBN 10 1454930314
Title The Disruptors
Author Alan Axelrod
Condition Unavailable
Publisher Union Square & Co.
Year published 2018-09-11
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.