Conquering the Electron

Conquering the Electron provides a comprehensive and engaging history of the development of electronics, tracing its evolution from early discoveries of static electricity and magnetism to modern devices like smartphones and tablets. The book highlights the interconnected nature of technological advances and explores the human stories—full of genius, rivalry, and luck—that shaped the electronic age. It also reveals behind-the-scenes details about key innovations and the personal battles among inventors and scientists along the way.