Excerpt from The Electrical Industry: Lighting, Traction, and Power
On the other hand, the industry has made tremendous progress in the twenty Odd years since it was born - progress much more rapid than that made, say, by the steam-engine a century ago. There are reasons for the rapidity of the advance, and a glance at the history of the science will Show how it was that electricity suddenly appeared in the commercial world after having passed centuries in the grub-stage in the labora tories of philosophers.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book details the evolution of the electrical industry from its inception to the turn of the 20th century. Starting with the identification of electricity through to its practical applications in electric lighting, the author traces the development of the industry through the pioneering work of giants including Volta, Faraday, and Siemens. The author highlights both the scientific breakthroughs and the relentless commercial drive that propelled the industry forward, and examines how commercial rivalry and legislation played a role in shaping its development. The book benefits from the author's expert understanding of the science, the industry, and the historical context which allows the reader to gain not just a chronological account of events but a deep understanding of the choices and challenges faced by those involved. This book is not just a comprehensive history of a major industry, but a detailed account of how human ingenuity, innovation, and commercialism combined to change the very fabric of how people live. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780331845808_0
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