Press Of A Switch: About Electricity And Power Stations
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
What happens in the split second between flicking a switch and a room flooding with light? Press of a Switch: About Electricity and Power Stations answers this deceptively simple question with remarkable clarity and depth, guiding readers through the invisible yet extraordinary world of electrical generation and distribution. Written and illustrated by George Baker, this accessible scientific primer chronicles the entire journey of electricity — from the thundering turbines of a power station to the humble wall socket — presenting complex engineering and physics concepts in a manner that captivates the curious mind of any age. Baker's dual role as both author and illustrator gives the work a rare cohesion, as his prose and imagery work in tandem to demystify the science of power generation with precision and charm. Published by Odhams Press Limited of London, the book reflects a mid-twentieth-century enthusiasm for science communication, a golden age when educating the public about technology felt like a civic duty. With its instructive narrative and illuminating diagrams, it leaves the reader wondering just how many other miracles of modern life pass unnoticed at the press of a switch.
Author: George Baker
Format: Hardback
Genre: Science
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
What happens in the split second between flicking a switch and a room flooding with light? Press of a Switch: About Electricity and Power Stations answers this deceptively simple question with remarkable clarity and depth, guiding readers through the invisible yet extraordinary world of electrical generation and distribution. Written and illustrated by George Baker, this accessible scientific primer chronicles the entire journey of electricity — from the thundering turbines of a power station to the humble wall socket — presenting complex engineering and physics concepts in a manner that captivates the curious mind of any age. Baker's dual role as both author and illustrator gives the work a rare cohesion, as his prose and imagery work in tandem to demystify the science of power generation with precision and charm. Published by Odhams Press Limited of London, the book reflects a mid-twentieth-century enthusiasm for science communication, a golden age when educating the public about technology felt like a civic duty. With its instructive narrative and illuminating diagrams, it leaves the reader wondering just how many other miracles of modern life pass unnoticed at the press of a switch.