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Starry eyes and harsh realities: Education, research, and the electrical engineer in Europe, 1880...

Authors :
Fox, Robert
Guagnini, Anna
Source :
Journal of European Economic History; Spring94, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p69, 24p
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Discusses the role of science and technology in shaping the electrical industry in Europe during the years 1880 to 1914. Electrification as a matter of national interest; Technical difficulties; Importance of laboratory instruction in electricity; Strategy of electrical engineers; Electrical technology as closely associated with mechanical engineering.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03915115
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of European Economic History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9411131860