{"product_id":"chip-age-how-semiconductors-became-the-worlds-most-powerful-resource-hardcover","title":"Chip Age: How Semiconductors Became the World's Most Powerful Resource - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRakesh Kumar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHas it occurred to you that the next world war could be fought over computer chips? Or that a single chip could trigger a nuclear crisis, upend a government, or decide the future of clean water, air, and energy? Welcome to The Chip Age -- where tiny bits of silicon are reshaping the destiny of nations and the structure of our planet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this deeply researched and compellingly told book, Rakesh Kumar reveals how semiconductors -- the invisible engines of modern life -- are no longer just the backbone of our gadgets, but the frontline of global power, economic might, and environmental strain. From Taiwan's critical role in global chip supply and China's escalating ambitions, to AI's trillion-dollar hunger and datacenters resurrecting nuclear plants, \u003ci\u003eThe Chip Age\u003c\/i\u003e exposes the political, military, and ecological consequences of our chip obsession. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpanning six decades of innovation, espionage, warfare, and disruption, this is not just a history of technology -- it's a vivid account of how chips quietly came to command the world. The book tackles the triumphs and trade-offs of globalization, the fragility of our supply chains, and the existential risks of trust in tampered hardware. As geopolitical fault lines harden and the world races to build chip sovereignty, one truth becomes clear: whoever controls the chips may control the future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eClear, accessible, and filled with gripping stories, \u003ci\u003eThe Chip Age\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the forces that will shape the next era -- and the hidden circuits powering it.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRakesh Kumar\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor and John Bardeen Faculty Scholar in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is a renowned expert on chips who has received multiple awards in recognition of his influence on chip research and the chip industry. Some of the technologies he's developed now power the chips in your phones, tablets, and computers. He has written extensively about chips for a general audience, most recently for \u003ci\u003eFortune\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also commented on chip issues for \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journa\u003c\/i\u003el, the \u003ci\u003eBBC\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. He has co-founded two chip companies and serves as an advisor for multiple other chip companies. He has been invited by various governments to provide feedback on their national chip plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 9.2 x 6.26 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 20, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71753950363901,"sku":"9781493096145","price":42.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/rWAKpDegy_9781493096145.webp?v=1793339453","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/chip-age-how-semiconductors-became-the-worlds-most-powerful-resource-hardcover","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}