- Paperback: 221 pages
- Publisher: Pearson; 1 edition (7 Jan 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0673396258
- ISBN-13: 978-0673396259
- Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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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 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 times.
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Pedantic and self-important prose mask the significance of Thomas A. Edison in this poorly crafted and ponderous work written by some academic. Don't waste your time.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Slow but Invaluable
7 April 2005
Format:Paperback
Melosi's style leaves much to want, but the content is invaluable for anyone wishing to appreciate the contributions of one of this country's greatest inventors.
2 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Thomas A. Edison
27 April 2000
Format:Paperback
This book is essentially unadulterated Edison. Martin Melosi (author) wrote a very very detailed book about one of the great inventors. The book is a little boring, but if you want to learn A LOT about Edison this book is for you. But don't take my word for it...wait actually you should
2 of 7 people found the following review helpful
A waste of time for the reader and poorly written.
2 Mar 1999
Format:Paperback
Pedantic and self-important prose mask the significance of Thomas A. Edison in this poorly crafted and ponderous work written by some academic. Don't waste your time.
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