{"product_id":"9780241655672","title":"The Infinite Alphabet","description":"Author: Hidalgo, César A.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780241655672\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 10 Feb 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA world-leading scholar reveals how knowledge moves, grows, and drives progress\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe all understand that knowledge shapes the fate of business and the growth of nations, but few of us are aware of the principles that govern its motion. \u003ci\u003eThe Infinite Alphabet\u003c\/i\u003e unravels the laws describing the growth and diffusion of knowledge by taking you from a failed attempt to build a city of knowledge in Ecuador to the growth of China's innovation economy. Through dozens of stories, you will learn why aircraft manufacturers in Italy began manufacturing scooters after the Second World War and how migrants like Samuel Slater shaped the industrial fabric of the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnowledge is the secret to the wealth of nations. But to understand it, we must accept that it is not a single thing, but an ever-growing tapestry of unique ideas, experiences and received wisdom. An \u003ci\u003eInfinite Alphabet\u003c\/i\u003e that we are only beginning to fathom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCesar A. Hidalgo, a world-renowned scholar for his work on economic complexity, will walk you through the \\\"three laws\\\" and the many principles that govern how knowledge grows, moves, and decays. By the end of this journey, you will understand why knowledge grows exponentially in the electronics industry and what mechanisms govern its diffusion across geographic borders, social networks, and professional boundaries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether these principles will teach you how knowledge shapes the world.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46729813950622,"sku":"UBD-9780241655672","price":59.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780241655672.jpg?v=1776650408","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780241655672","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}