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Thomas A. Edison and the Modernization of America (Library of American Biography Series) [Paperback]

Martin Melosi (Author)
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January 17, 1997 0673396258 978-0673396259
Thomas A. Edison and the Modernization of America is 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.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 221 pages
  • Publisher: Longman (January 17, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0673396258
  • ISBN-13: 978-0673396259
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,080,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Slow but Invaluable, April 7, 2005
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Zachariah S. Crossen (Sterling Heights, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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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.
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2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Thomas A. Edison, April 27, 2000
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Aaron Bongard (East Lansing, MI) - See all my reviews
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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
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2 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars A waste of time for the reader and poorly written., March 2, 1999
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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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