TITLE:
Hedy's folly : the life and breakthrough inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world / Richard Rhodes.
Publication Date:
2011
Publication Information:
New York : Doubleday,
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
ix, 261 p., [8] p. of plates : ill.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
Describes the lesser-known technological talents of actress Hedy Lamarr and the collaborative work with avant-garde composer George Antheil that eventually led to the development of spread-spectrum radio, cell phones, and GPS systems.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780385534383
