{"product_id":"the-history-and-present-state-of-electricity-with-original-experiments-paperback-9781108064392","title":"The History and Present State of Electricity; With Original Experiments (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108064392","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe History and Present State of Electricity\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWith Original Experiments\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished in 1767, this work by the polymath Joseph Priestley explores the history of electrical study and its contemporary advances.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJoseph Priestley (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108064392, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 5 September 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e800 pages, 5 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17 x 4 cm, 1.25 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWhen this work first appeared in 1767, electricity was seen as such a minor aspect of natural philosophy that its investigation was not considered a priority for contemporary scientists. The polymath Joseph Priestley (1733–1804) was one of the few who devoted serious effort to advancing the field. Here he charts the history of electrical study from experiments with amber in ancient Greece to the most recent discoveries. The book comprises explanations of the principal theories of electricity - both historical and contemporary - in addition to a selection of well-known experiments carried out by previous researchers. Priestley also details his own experiments, covering such topics as the colour of electric light, the effects of temperature, and even the musical tone of electrical discharges. One of his most successful works, testifying to the clarity of his explanations, the book remains an important text in the history of science.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Part I. The History of Electricity\u003cbr\u003e Part II. A Series of Propositions, Comprising All the General Properties of Electricity\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Theories of Electricity\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Desiderata in the Science of Electricity, and Hints for the Further Extension of it\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Of the Construction of Electrical Machines, and the Principal Parts of an Electrical Apparatus\u003cbr\u003e Part VI. Practical Maxims for the Use of Young Electricians\u003cbr\u003e Part VII. A Description of the Most Entertaining Experiments Performed by Electricity\u003cbr\u003e Part VIII. New Experiments in Electricity, Made in the Year 1766.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20science%20%5BPDX%5D%22\"\u003ePDX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266149634328,"sku":"9781108064392","price":49.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108064392i_0c5f9485-5593-4032-8c05-9c80d39c6315.jpg?v=1696748522","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-history-and-present-state-of-electricity-with-original-experiments-paperback-9781108064392","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}