Linde: History of a Technology Corporation, 1879-2004
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Author Description
In 1877, university professor Carl von Linde obtained a patent for his refrigerator from the Imperial Patent Office- a patent for something that was not merely an invention, but the result of serious research in the basic laws of physics. Linde went on to found Linde Company, one of the biggest German Gas and Engineering companies which became one of the models for science-based industries. Today, the Linde Group, headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, is a global technology company dedicated to material handling, gas and engineering. This book examines the history of this company in the context of the history of technology in industry.--BOOK JACKET.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the historical trajectory of Linde, a company founded on scientific principles and its evolution into a global technology leader. The narrative traces the company's origins from Carl von Linde's groundbreaking refrigerator patent in 1877, highlighting its role as a model for science-based industries in Germany. It examines Linde's development within the broader context of technological advancement in industry, culminating in the modern Linde Group's status as a worldwide entity in material handling, gas, and engineering.
THE SCOPE MAP
- What You Will Find:
- The founding of Linde Company based on Carl von Linde's refrigerator patent and research into physics.
- Linde's role as a model for science-based industries in Germany.
- The company's history in the context of industrial technology development.
- The evolution into the modern Linde Group, a global technology company.
- Focus on material handling, gas, and engineering sectors.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book is presented as a historical account of a significant technology corporation, detailing its origins and growth. It frames Linde's development within the broader narrative of industrial technological progress. The text appears to be a comprehensive study for those interested in corporate history and the evolution of science-based industries.
Page Count:
383
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
ISBN-10:
1403920338
History
Non-Fiction
Business History
Industrial history
Technology
Corporate History
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