Books by Richard K. Lester

The biggest-selling book in MIT history, Made in America is the definitive account of how America works. Based on interviews with hundreds of workers, this vivid portrait noly only identifies weaknesses and problems in management and productivity, but offers workable solutions for making American business work well again.

Amid mounting concern over job loss to low-wage economies, one fact is clear: America's prosperity hinges on the ability of its businesses to continually innovate. But what makes for a creative economy? For an answer, the authors examine innovation strategies in such dynamic economic sectors as cell phones, medical devices, and blue jeans.

Experts outline a plan to overhaul the U.S. energy innovation system for accelerated, large-scale adoption of reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy technologies.

"A fascinating tale of America's industrial comeback-how it happened, where it happened, and what must be done to make it last." -Jeffrey E. Garten, dean of the Yale School of Management