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Tesla: Inventor Of The Electrical Age
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The Definitive Account Of Tesla'S Life And Worknikola Tesla Was A Major Contributor To The Electrical Revolution That Transformed Daily Life At The Turn Of The Twentieth Century. His Inventions, Patents, And Theoretical Work Formed The Basis Of Modern Ac Electricity, And Contributed To The Development Of Radio And Television. Like His Competitor Thomas Edison, Tesla Was One Of America'S First Celebrity Scientists, Enjoying The Company Of New York High Society And Dazzling The Likes Of Mark Twain With His Electrical Demonstrations. An Astute Selfpromoter And Gifted Showman, He Cultivated A Public Image Of The Eccentric Genius. Even At The End Of His Life When He Was Living In Poverty, Tesla Still Attracted Reporters To His Annual Birthday Interview, Regaling Them With Claims That He Had Invented A Particlebeam Weapon Capable Of Bringing Down Enemy Aircraft.Plenty Of Biographies Glamorize Tesla And His Eccentricities, But Until Now None Has Carefully Examined What, How, And Why He Invented. In This Groundbreaking Book, W. Bernard Carlson Demystifies The Legendary Inventor, Placing Him Within The Cultural And Technological Context Of His Time, And Focusing On His Inventions Themselves As Well As The Creation And Maintenance Of His Celebrity. Drawing On Original Documents From Tesla'S Private And Public Life, Carlson Shows How He Was An Idealist Inventor Who Sought The Perfect Experimental Realization Of A Great Idea Or Principle, And Who Skillfully Sold His Inventions To The Public Through Mythmaking And Illusion.This Major Biography Sheds New Light On Tesla'S Visionary Approach To Invention And The Business Strategies Behind His Most Important Technological Breakthroughs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Tesla: Inventor of the Electrical Age'? A: The book focuses on the life and work of Nikola Tesla, examining his inventions and the cultural and technological context of his time.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Tesla: Inventor of the Electrical Age'? A: The author is W. Bernard Carlson, who provides a detailed biography of Tesla.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 520 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Tesla: Inventor of the Electrical Age' published? A: The book was published on May 12, 2013.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Tesla's story? A: Yes, the book serves as a definitive account that is accessible for readers new to Tesla's story as well as those familiar with his work.
- Q: Does the book include original documents related to Tesla? A: Yes, the book draws on original documents from Tesla's private and public life to provide a comprehensive view of his character and work.
- Q: Is 'Tesla: Inventor of the Electrical Age' a biography or a fictional story? A: The book is a biography that presents factual accounts of Tesla's life and contributions to technology.
- Q: What makes this biography different from others about Tesla? A: This biography carefully examines what, how, and why Tesla invented, focusing on his inventions and the strategies behind his celebrity, rather than glamorizing his eccentricities.
- Q: Can this book be a good resource for research on electrical engineering? A: Yes, it provides insight into Tesla's contributions to electrical engineering and can be a valuable resource for understanding his impact on the field.