AC/DC
Tom McNichol
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AC/DC
by Tom McNichol
Published
May 01, 2008
Publisher
Blackstone Audiobooks
Pages
1
ISBN-13
9781433244735
ISBN-10
143324473X
Description
AC/DC tells the little-known story of how Thomas Edison wrongly bet in the fierce war between supporters of alternating current and direct current. The savagery of this electrical battle can hardly be imagined today. The showdown between AC and DC began as a rather straightforward conflict between technical standards, a battle of competing methods to deliver essentially the same product, electricity. But the skirmish soon metastasized into something bigger and darker. In the AC/DC battle, the worst aspects of human nature somehow got caught up in the wires; a silent, deadly flow of arrogance, vanity, and cruelty. Following the path of least resistance, the war of currents soon settled around that most primal of human emotions: fear. AC/DC serves as an object lesson in bad business strategy and poor decision making. Edison's inability to see his mistake was a key factor in his loss of control over the ?operating system? for his future inventions?not to mention the co...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in AC/DC?
This edition of AC/DC has approximately 1 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read AC/DC?
For most readers, AC/DC typically takes between 1m and 1m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 250 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of AC/DC?
The estimated word count for AC/DC is approximately 250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of AC/DC?
AC/DC was written by Tom McNichol.
When was AC/DC published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 01, 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.