Thomas A. Edison and the Modernization of America

Thomas A. Edison and the Modernization of Americais a captivating narrative that chronicles Americas most formidable inventor. Martin Melosi creates a dynamic historical narrative by relating Edisons personal history to larger cultural, political and economic trends. Melosi adeptly reveals the workings of Edisons 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.Melosi, Martin V. is the author of 'Thomas A. Edison and the Modernization of America', published 1990 under ISBN 9780673396259 and ISBN 0673396258.