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Hedy's follyHedy's folly

Hedy's folly

the life and breakthrough inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world

Richard Rhodes

2.8(6)on Hardcover

About this book

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.

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OL Work ID
OL15952404W

Subjects

ActressesSpread spectrum communicationsBiographyMotion picture actors and actressesLamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000TelecommunicationMotion picture actors and actresses, united statesMotion pictures, biography

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