Practical Electricity - Hardcover

Cook, Nigel P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 013243296X ISBN 13: 9780132432962

Publisher: Pearson, 1996

Synopsis

Appropriate for low-level or short courses in Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC) Circuits.

From basic electricity through direct current and alternating current circuits, Cook's down-to-earth approach makes the world of electricity come vividly alive. The book builds upon the author's highly praised “practical learning approach”― featuring historical success stories, guided examples, concept analogies, actual circuit applications, device testing, circuit troubleshooting, and much more―making all coverage student-friendly. This fine-tuned, carefully tested volume meets the needs of those beginning their training or expanding their career skills in electronics today.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Practical Electricity, Second Edition, is the first of the "Practical Series" texts by Nigel P Cook. It is designed for a one-semester course in DC/AC Circuits. The previous edition has been used in a variety of settings vocational/technical programs, community colleges, and four-year universities: The text's flexibility derives from its practical and clear approach to the fundamentals of DC/AC Electricity. For programs that offer an Electronic Devices course following the DC/AC Circuits course, Practical Electronics, Second Edition, is also recommended.

Features of the text include:

• Four-color text design and artwork to help students visualize key concepts.
• Review questions at the end of each chapter subsection to reinforce topics.
• Realistic art renderings of circuits and electronic equipment to bridge the lecture and laboratory experience.
• A FREE on-line student guide, which can be found at http://www.prenhall.com/cook.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013243296X
• ISBN 13: 9780132432962
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 464