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Broken Genius

- The Rise and Fall of William Shockley, Creator of the Electronic Age

About Broken Genius

This is the first biography of William Shockley, founding father of Silicon Valley - one of the most significant and reviled scientists of the 20th century. Drawing upon unique access to the private Shockley archives, veteran technology historian and journalist Joel Shurkin gives an unflinching account of how such promise ended in such ignominy.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781403988157
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 302
  • Published:
  • June 12, 2006
  • Edition:
  • 22006
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x28 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 613 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: January 11, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of Broken Genius

This is the first biography of William Shockley, founding father of Silicon Valley - one of the most significant and reviled scientists of the 20th century. Drawing upon unique access to the private Shockley archives, veteran technology historian and journalist Joel Shurkin gives an unflinching account of how such promise ended in such ignominy.

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