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Made in japan by akio morita, 1986, dutton edition, in english 1st ed. Akio morita, writing quite eloquently in the first person, tells the story of being a rebel in the japanese sense, going against the grain. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 04, 2017 akio, however, found his true calling in mathematics and physics, and in 1944 he graduated from osaka imperial university with a degree in physics. In compelling detail, his autobiography charts the growth of this deliberately innovative company, from the initial attempts to make a tape recorder. Akio morita and sony hardcover october 20, 1986 by akio morita author.
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