Paul Israel

Edison: a Life of Invention

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ISBN 13:
9780471362708
author:
Paul Israel
format:
Paperback
publisher:
John Wiley & Sons INC International Concepts
language:
English
Publication Year:
2000
Pages:
560
Genre:
Engineering & Technology Biographies & True Stories Textbook
Condition:
New
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£20.77

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The definitive life of one of the greatest inventors in history. Thomas Alva Edison's remarkable career is often seen as a mythic American success story, but Paul Israel reveals a more complex and nuanced portrait of the inventor. Working against the common perception of Edison as a symbol of individuality and persistence, Israel demonstrates how his career was actually shaped by the fast-changing era in which he lived. Drawing on contemporary scientific knowledge and research, Edison played a crucial role in transforming invention into modern corporate research and collaborative development. This biography offers a thoroughly realized portrait of a man who changed the world through relentless tinkering and trial-and-error, but also highlights the complex interests and cultural shifts that influenced his remarkable career.

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