The End is just The Beginning: U.A. Whitaker Biography of an Engineer ** 1ST EDITION, 1ST PRINTING **
Language: English
Published by Carnegie-Mellon University, 1980
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: River and Gold Books, Etters, PA, U.S.A.River and Gold Books
AbeBooks seller since June 12, 2026
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 7.64
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FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING of this hardcover book. Blue-gray cloth on green-gray cloth boards with gold foil lettering on spine. Boards are rigid and warp-free. Spine is flat and square. Corners are crisp. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. Light foxing on edge of book block. Interior pages are clean, crisp and bright. DUST JACKET complete, NOT clipped. Shows some rub on corners, a few tiny nicks and chips on edges, minor shelf wear. It remains whole, bright and clean. Photos coming! In the meantime, contact us now to request pictures of the ACTUAL book you will receive. All of our books are in-stock and ready to be shipped immediately. Early Life & Education- Whitaker was born in 1900 in Kansas and raised in Missouri, later earning degrees in mechanical engineering (MIT), electrical engineering (Carnegie Tech), and law (Cleveland Law School). Founding of AMP (Aircraft Marine Products) - At age 41, he founded AMP in Harrisburg, PA, which grew into the world’s largest manufacturer of electrical connectors, powering advances in aviation, computing, telecommunications, and industrial electronics. Engineering Innovation-Whitaker pioneered miniature electrical components and solderless connectors, enabling safer, faster, and more reliable wiring in aircraft and later in commercial electronics. Leadership & Growth- His blend of engineering expertise and legal training helped him navigate patents, scale manufacturing, and build AMP into a global enterprise employing tens of thousands. Philanthropy & Legacy- Upon his death in 1975, Whitaker’s estate funded the Whitaker Foundation, which distributed over $120 million to advance biomedical engineering research and education across major universities. Institutions Named in His Honor-His legacy includes major facilities such as the Whitaker Biomedical Engineering Institute (Johns Hopkins), Whitaker Hall (Washington University), and the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering (FGCU). Impact on Modern Technology- Whitaker’s work helped standardize electrical connectivity, forming the backbone of countless technologies, from early computers to modern medical devices.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The End is just The Beginning: U.A. Whitaker Biography of an Engineer ** 1ST EDITION, 1ST PRINTING **
- Author
- Cohn, W. H.
- Publisher
- Carnegie-Mellon University
- Publication year
- 1980
- Condition
- Near fine
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0915604922
- ISBN 13
- 9780915604920
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 498.952 grams
River and Gold Books
Etters, PA, U.S.A.
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