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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Alfred a Knopf Inc
Publication date
October 1, 2002
Pages
271
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780375410598
ISBN-10
0375410597
Dimensions
1.25 by 6.75 by 9.75 in.
Weight
1.35 lbs.
Availability§
Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Original list price
$25.00
§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Tracing the origins and development of the electric chair, a story of industrial and political intrigue describes the battle between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse for commercial control of electricity, the first use of electricity to execute a criminal, the legal battle that ensued over the punishment, and its long-term implications for the capital punishment debate. 20,000 first printing.
Editions
Hardcover
The price comparison is for this edition
1 edition from Alfred a Knopf Inc (October 1, 2002)
9780375410598 | details & prices | 271 pages | 6.75 × 9.75 × 1.25 in. | 1.35 lbs | List price $25.00
About: Traces the origins and development of the electric chair, the battle between Edison and Westinghouse for commercial control of electricity, the first electrocution, the legal battle that ensued, and its long-term effects.
About: Traces the origins and development of the electric chair, the battle between Edison and Westinghouse for commercial control of electricity, the first electrocution, the legal battle that ensued, and its long-term effects.
Paperback
Reprint edition from Vintage Books (November 1, 2003)
9780375724466 | details & prices | 5.25 × 8.00 × 0.75 in. | 0.60 lbs | List price $15.00
About: Tracing the origins and development of the electric chair, a story of industrial and political intrigue describes the battle between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse for commercial control of electricity, the first use of electricity to execute a criminal, the legal battle that ensued over the punishment, and its long-term implications for the capital punishment debate.
About: Tracing the origins and development of the electric chair, a story of industrial and political intrigue describes the battle between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse for commercial control of electricity, the first use of electricity to execute a criminal, the legal battle that ensued over the punishment, and its long-term implications for the capital punishment debate.
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