Thomas A. Edison and the Modernization of America (Library of American Biography Series)
by Martin Melosi
Library of American Biography
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Thomas A. Edison and the Modernization of Americais a captivating narrative that chronicles America, s most formidable inventor. Martin Melosi creates a dynamic historical narrative by relating Edison, s personal history to larger cultural, political and economic trends. Melosi adeptly reveals the workings of Edison, s mind as well as his inventions, lasting affect on the nation. The titles in the Library of American Biography Series make ideal supplements for American History Survey courses show more or other courses in American history where figures in history are explored. Paperback, brief, and inexpensive, each interpretive biography in this series focuses on a figure whose actions and ideas significantly influenced the course of American history and national life. In addition, each biography relates the life of its subject to the broader themes and developments of the tim show lessTags
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Martin V. Melosi is Distinguished University Professor of History and director of the Center for Public History at the University of Houston.
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Common Knowledge
- People/Characters
- Thomas Edison
- Important places
- USA
- Original language
- English
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, History, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction, Technology
- DDC/MDS
- 621.30924 — Applied science & technology Engineering Applied physics Electronics & Computers Electric power plant Biography; History By Place Biography
- LCC
- TK140 .E3 .M625 — Technology Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear
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- 29
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 2
