Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World. Episode 20, Electric Light and Power

Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World Episode 20, Electric Light and Power Episode 20, Electric Light and Power.

Streaming video - 2013

Electricity profoundly reshaped American culture and set the stage for the major inventions of the 20th century. This lecture introduces you to the history and science of electricity - arc lighting, the incandescent lamp, motors, and direct versus alternating currents. Learn about the inventions of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla, and the rivalry between their electric companies.

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Subjects
History, Ancient.
Engineering.
Education films.
Genres
Education films
Published
[San Francisco, California, USA] : The Great Courses 2013.
2019.
Language
English
Other Authors
W. Bernard Carlson (actor)
Online Access
A Kanopy streaming video
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Item Description
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Film
In Process Record.
Physical Description
1 online resource (streaming video file) (32 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Format
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).

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