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The Generations of Corning: The Life and Times of a Global Corporation

by Davis Dyer

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The authors present a history of Corning Incorporated, detailing how one of the oldest business enterprises in the world remained the global leader in technology for over 150 years. The stories of its founding family and inventors are included.

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Davis Dyer is a director and co-founder of the Winthrop Group

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Languages: English
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Published: 2001
Genres: Business, Nonfiction, History, Technology, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 338.762
LCC: HD2796 .C66 .D94

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