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Conquering The Electron: The Geniuses, Visionaries, Egomaniacs, And Scoundrels Who Built Our Electronic Age
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Conquering The Electron Offers Readers A True And Engaging History Of The World Of Electronics.Beginning With The Discoveries Of Static Electricity And Magnetism And Ending With The Creation Of The Smartphone And The Ipad, This Book Shows The Interconnection Of Each Advance To The Next One On The Long Journey To Our Modern Day Technologies. Want To Know How At&T'S Bell Labs Developed Semiconductor Technologyand How Its Leading Scientists Almost Came To Blows In The Process? Want To Understand How Radio And Television Workand Why Rca Drove Their Inventors To Financial Ruin And An Early Grave? Conquering The Electron Offers These Stories And More, Presenting Each Revolutionary Technological Advance Right Alongside The Blowbyblow Personal Battles That All Too Often Took Place. By Exploring The Combination Of Genius, Infighting, And Luck That Powered The Creation Of The Electronic Age We Inhabit Today, Conquering The Electron Shows The Interconnection Of Each Advance To The Next While Also Pulling Back The Curtain On The Visionaries Whose Ideas Shaped Our World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Conquering the Electron'? A: 'Conquering the Electron' provides a comprehensive history of electronics, detailing the discoveries and innovations that led to modern technologies such as smartphones and tablets.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Derek Cheung.
- Q: How many pages does 'Conquering the Electron' have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Conquering the Electron' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Conquering the Electron' published? A: The book was published on September 8, 2014.
- Q: Is 'Conquering the Electron' a new book? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Conquering the Electron'? A: The book covers various topics including the history of electrical discoveries, the development of semiconductor technology, and the personal stories of inventors and scientists.
- Q: Is there any visual content in the book? A: 'Conquering the Electron' is noted as an illustrated edition, which includes visual elements to support the text.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the interconnection of technological advances in electronics and the personal dynamics between key figures in the field.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone without a technical background? A: Yes, 'Conquering the Electron' is written to engage a general audience, making complex topics accessible to readers without a technical background.