The State Library Author Talk Series hosted James O'Connell to discuss his book, Boston and the Making of a Global City. In the book O'Connell traces the economic history of the city, from a leading colonial port to current-day biotech hub, explaining how Boston took advantage of its world class universities and health care institutions to attract the country’s most talented scientists, students, researchers, and thinkers. Running Time: 57 minutes.
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3416
Episode:
MA State Library Author Talk with James O'Connell: January 14th, 2026
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