Electrifying America : social meanings of a new technology, 1880-1940 / David E. Nye.

Main entry:

Nye, David E., 1946-

Title & Author:

Electrifying America : social meanings of a new technology, 1880-1940 / David E. Nye.

Publication:

Description:

xv, 479 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 443-467) and index.
Middletown lights up -- The Great White Way -- Crosstown transfer -- What was electricity? -- Flexible factory -- A clean, well-lighted hearth -- Rural lines -- The electrifying future -- Conclusion.
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Summary:

Explores how electricity seeped into and redefined American culture, becoming fundamental to modern life.

Resources:
Available from ACLS Humanities:

ISBN:

0262140489
9780262140485
0262640309
9780262640305

Subject:

Electrification United States History.
Electrification Social aspects United States.
Électrification États-Unis Histoire.
Électrification Aspect social États-Unis.
15.85 history of America.
Electrification
Electrification Social aspects
Technische vernieuwing.
Sociale aspecten.
Elektriciteit.
Electricity United States.
United States
Electricity History

Form/genre:

History
Books.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 62450
Call No.: ID:91-B1151
Status: Available

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