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Beloved Scientist: Elihu Thomson, a Guiding Spirit of the Electric Age (in English)
David O. Woodbury
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Beloved Scientist: Elihu Thomson, a Guiding Spirit of the Electric Age (in English) - Woodbury, David O. ; Young, Owen D.
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Synopsis "Beloved Scientist: Elihu Thomson, a Guiding Spirit of the Electric Age (in English)"
Beloved Scientist: Elihu Thomson, A Guiding Spirit Of The Electric Age is a book written by David O. Woodbury that tells the story of Elihu Thomson, an American electrical engineer and inventor who played a key role in the development of the electric power industry. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Thomson's life and career, from his early days as a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to his later years as a respected leader in the field of electrical engineering.The book explores Thomson's many contributions to the field of electrical engineering, including his work on the development of the alternating current (AC) motor, his invention of the arc lamp, and his pioneering research on the behavior of electric currents. The book also delves into Thomson's personal life, including his marriage to a fellow scientist and his lifelong commitment to education and scientific research.Throughout the book, Woodbury paints a vivid portrait of Thomson as a beloved and respected figure in the scientific community, a man whose passion for science and innovation inspired generations of engineers and inventors. Beloved Scientist: Elihu Thomson, A Guiding Spirit Of The Electric Age is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of science and technology, and the role that one man played in shaping the modern world.This is a new release of the original 1944 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
