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Bezig met laden... The Electric War: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Light the Worlddoor Mike Winchell
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In the mid- to late-nineteenth century, a burgeoning science called electricity promised to shine new light on a rousing nation. Inventive and ambitious minds were hard at work. Soon that spark was fanned, and a fiery war was under way to be the first to light, and runâ?? the world with electricity. Thomas Alva Edison, the inventor of direct current (DC), engaged in a brutal battle with Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse, the inventors of alternating current (AC). There would be no ties in this raceâ?? only a winner and a loserâ?? and the prize was a nationwide monopoly in electric current. Brimming with action, suspense, and rich historical information, this rousing account reveals the true story behind one of the world's defining scientific comp Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Once upon a time there were no electric lights to hold back the night. Then Edison patented his electric light bulb. And the race was on to see who could supply electric lights to the world. The result was a “current war” between Thomas Edison who favored direct current verses Nicola Tesla and his backer George Westinghouse who favored alternating current. The result would change the world forever.
Evaluation:
This is a very readable look on the more social aspects of the “current wars” that took place in the early 20th century. The prose flow well and many anecdotes are peppered throughout the text. The characterizing of Edison as the “villain,” Westinghouse as the noble benefactor, and Tesla as the enigma fail to give a more accurate picture of these three men. Also, very little to anything is discussed about racial or gender inequalities of the time. Nor is any mention or credit given to African-American inventor, Lewis Latimer, who worked with Edison and patented the carbon filament. Black and white photos and drawing of the various machines and supplies used are provided throughout and supplement the text. Primary and secondary sources of good caliber were used in the creation of this text and it shows. The result is a mixed bag that mostly focuses on the social impact the current wars had and doesn’t provide enough information on the bigger impact of the war nor more accurate portrayals of the main people involved. Recommended as supplemental material where needed, grades 7+. ( )