Edison by Paul Israel
This biography of Thomas Edison (1847-1931) studies and evaluates his career as an inventor and explores in detail how he created inventions that shaped the 20th century, including the electric light, photography, and over 1000 other items.
"Paul Israel, in this latest biography, has done a remarkable jobNot only has he given us fresh insights into a complex personality, but he has set this against the backdrop of a dramatically changing American society driven on remorselessly by the second Industrial Revolution in which Edison was a pivotal players." (Nature, 9th November 2000)
PAUL ISREAL is the managing editor of the multivolume documentary edition of the Thomas Edison Papers at Rutgers University and the coauthor of Edison's Electric Light. He lives in Highland Park, New Jersey.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780471362708 |
| ISBN 10 | 0471362700 |
| Title | Edison |
| Author | Paul Israel |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Year published | 2000-03-14 |
| Number of pages | 560 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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