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Big Blue : IBM's use and abuse of power

by Richard DeLamarter

This work examines IBM's business strategies and dominance within the information technology industry. It analyses the company's historical and future influence on free enterprise and democratic systems.

Accession 6516 ISBN 9780330302937 Publisher Pan
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