ISBN10: 0863412378, ISBN13: 9780863412370, [publisher: Peter Peregrinus Ltd., London] Hardcover First Edition 1992. x, 107pp. B&W illustrations. "Lord Kelvin (William Thomson), arguably Britain's most eminent scientist after Newton, spent much of his life in work which led to the development of today's electrical units and standards. Despite his influence, there are few biographies of stature (largely due to the abstruse nature of much of his technical research). This treatment concentrates upon his work in three phases; discovery of the fundamental concepts and coding them into universal laws, leading the adoption of the metric system, and securing worldwide use of units and standards (now the IEC system)." Book and unclipped dust jacket in excellent condition with no inscriptions.
[Edinburgh, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1992]
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ISBN10: 0863412378, ISBN13: 9780863412370, [publisher: Peter Peregrinus Ltd for the Institution of Electrical Engineers, Stevenage, Herts. UK] Hardcover First Edition Blue cloth with gilt sp. lettering, pristine. ix + 107, 14 ills. of various kinds, many full page; only reason not rated 'As New' is colourless round impressed ex-lib. stamp of Derek Gair Gibson (eminent British cardiologist, d. 2021) to front end-paper, which is quite inoffensive and perhaps even a bonus. Jacker has no obvious faults, will add protective sleeve when ordered. 16.cm x 24 cm
[Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1992]
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ISBN10: 0863412378, ISBN13: 9780863412370, [publisher: London: Peter Peregrinus Ltd, 1992.] Hardcover 8vo. ix, 107 pp. b/w illustrations. Blue cloth lettered in gilt at spine. Illustrated jacket. Light edge-wear and rubbing. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. In archival mylar sleeve.
[NEW HAVEN, CT, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1992]
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ISBN10: 0863412378, ISBN13: 9780863412370, [publisher: The Institution of Engineering and Technology] Hardcover
[Columbia, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1992]
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Institution of Engineering & Technology 6/30/1992 Hardback or Cased Book New in New jacket Lord Kelvin: His Influence on Electrical Measurements and Units (Hardback or Cased Book)

ISBN10: 0863412378, ISBN13: 9780863412370, [publisher: The Institution of Engineering and Technology] Hardcover
[Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1992]
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Stevenage Institution of Engineering & Technology 1992 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 120 p. History and Management of Technology.