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Margaret O'Mara is an American historian and professor at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on the intersection of technology, politics, and society in modern U.
Known for: The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America
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The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America
A comprehensive history of Silicon Valley, exploring how government policy, academic institutions, and entrepreneurial culture combined to create the world’s most influential technology hub. O'Mara traces the region’s evolution from postwar defense research to the digital revolution, revealing the social, political, and economic forces that shaped modern America.
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Postwar Foundations
The seeds of Silicon Valley were planted not in a venture capitalist’s office but within government contracts and defense laboratories after World War II. America emerged from the war anxious about national security and eager to invest in technological superiority. The Cold War turned scientific res...
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Stanford’s Role
Stanford University was the beating heart of the Valley’s transformation. Under the leadership of Frederick Terman, Stanford pursued an unprecedented partnership model linking academia, industry, and government. Terman believed the university should not be isolated within intellectual ivory towers b...
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About Margaret O'Mara
Margaret O'Mara is an American historian and professor at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on the intersection of technology, politics, and society in modern U.S. history. She is known for her works on Silicon Valley and the broader history of innovation and urban development.
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