Draw the lightning down : Benjamin Franklin and electrical technology in the Age of Enlightenment /

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Exploring the major role Benjamin Franklin played in laying the foundations of modern electrical science and technology, this text is rich with historical details and anecdotes. The story brings to light the arcane and long-forgotten inventions that made way for many modern technologies.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Schiffer, Michael B. (Michael Brian), 1947-
Other Authors: Hollenback, Kacy L., Bell, Carrie L.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2003.
Subjects:
Franklin, Benjamin, > 1706-1790.
Franklin, Benjamin, > 1706-1790
1700-1799
Electrical engineering > History > 18th century.
Electricity > History > 18th century.
Enlightenment.
Génie électrique > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Électricité > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Siècle des Lumières.
Enlightenment (18th-century western movement)
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Electrical.
HISTORY > United States > General.
Electrical engineering
Electricity
Enlightenment
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:Exploring the major role Benjamin Franklin played in laying the foundations of modern electrical science and technology, this text is rich with historical details and anecdotes. The story brings to light the arcane and long-forgotten inventions that made way for many modern technologies.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 383 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-364) and index.
ISBN:9780520939851
0520939859
1417525495
9781417525492
9780520238022
0520238028
1597345849
9781597345842
9786612358531
661235853X

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