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Park, Justin

 
9781425980788: Pushing The Envelope

Synopsis

Witness how the computer industry will likely evolve as a Stanford graduate becomes involved in the fast-paced world of corporate mergers, computer hackers, and the globalization of his father's successful Microsoft-esque conglomerate, Maxion, in this methodical social commentary about the present and near future. The protagonist, Joe Sedulus, is quickly thrown into a position of extreme power and draws upon several new and innovative synergies that drive Maxion to the brink of world domination. Readers get a glimpse of what the consumer electronics market could offer just a few years from now. Pushing the Envelope concludes with an assassination attempt and the largest antitrust case in the history of mankind.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Witness how the computer industry will likely evolve as a Stanford graduate becomes involved in the fast-paced world of corporate mergers, computer hackers, and the globalization of his father's successful Microsoft-esque conglomerate, Maxion, in this methodical social commentary about the present and near future. The protagonist, Joe Sedulus, is quickly thrown into a position of extreme power and draws upon several new and innovative synergies that drive Maxion to the brink of world domination. Readers get a glimpse of what the consumer electronics market could offer just a few years from now. Pushing the Envelope concludes with an assassination attempt and the largest antitrust case in the history of mankind.

Biographie de l'auteur

Justin has a Master's of Computer Science degree from the University of Iowa. He currently goes to school at the International Space University near Strasbourg, France where he studies aerospace management.

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