The Telephone
An Account of the Phenomena of Electricity, Magnetism, and Sound, as Involved in Its ActionBy A. E. Dolbear
Length2h 17m
About this audiobook
In "The Telephone," A. E. Dolbear explores the revolutionary impact of telecommunication technology on society and human interaction. Written in a period of rapid technological advancement in the late 19th century, the book reflects a blend of scientific exposition and speculative thought, with a distinct focus on the implications of the telephone as a societal tool. Dolbear's prose is characterized by its clarity and precision, mirroring the very clarity he attributes to the mechanisms of communication he discusses. The work situates itself within the broader literary context of industrial progress literature, engaging with themes of innovation and its potential to reshape human relationships. A. E. Dolbear was a prominent physicist and inventor, whose fascination with electromagnetic phenomena and communication technology culminated in this seminal work. His background in the sciences, combined with his experience as an educator, provided him with a unique perspective on the cultural ramifications of inventions that blurred the lines between distant and intimate interaction. Dolbear's own contributions to telecommunication, alongside his keen understanding of human society, inspired his exploration of how the telephone could alter human experience. "The Telephone" serves not only as a historical account of a pivotal technological shift but also as a thoughtful meditation on the nature of communication itself. For readers intrigued by the intersections of technology, society, and literature, Dolbear's work offers invaluable insights into the origins of modern communication and the profound effects it continues to have on our lives. An essential read for scholars and enthusiasts alike, it invites reflection on our contemporary relationship with technology.
Audiobook details
GenreTechnology
Length2 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
2THE TELEPHONE.
3MAGNETS.
4THE GALVANIC BATTERY.
5THERMO-ELECTRICITY.
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6MAGNETO-ELECTRICITY.
7MAGNETIC INDUCTION.
8MAGNETO-ELECTRIC MACHINES.
9SECONDARY CURRENTS.
10THEORIES.
11VELOCITY.
12CONSTITUTION OF A SINGLE SOUND-WAVE.
13PITCH.
14LIMITS OF AUDIBILITY.
15EFFECTS OF SOUND UPON OTHER BODIES.
16SYMPATHETIC VIBRATIONS.
17RESONANCE.
18TONE COMPOSITION.
19FORM OF A COMPOUND SOUND-WAVE IN AIR.
20HELMHOLTZ' ELECTRIC INTERRUPTOR.
21REISS' TELEPHONE.
22GRAY'S TELEPHONES.
23BELL'S TELEPHONE.
24FIRST FORM OF SPEAKING-TELEPHONE.
25THE AUTHOR'S TELEPHONE.
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