Hedy's Folly: The Life and Breakthrough Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the Most Beautiful Woman in the World

The award-winning author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb 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. (This book was previously listed in Forecast.

Author: Richard Rhodes

Publisher: Vintage

Publication Date: August 07, 2012

Number of Pages: 288 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 0307742954

ISBN-13: 9780307742957