Master the basics of electricity and magnetism with clear, foundational explanations .
This edition presents the essential ideas of magnetic and electric fields, charges, conduction, and the key distinctions between electricity and magnetism in accessible language.
In plain terms, you’ll follow early chapters that define units, describe how magnetic poles interact, and show how electric charges behave. The text uses concrete experiments and simple definitions to build a solid understanding of force, charge, and the behavior of conductors and insulators.
- Learn how magnets attract and repel, and how pole strength is defined.
- Explore the basic laws of electricity that govern charges and forces between them.
- See why conduction distinguishes electricity from magnetism and how induction works.
- Get an approachable introduction to measurement concepts used in electric and magnetic phenomena.
Ideal for readers building a practical foundation in electricity, sound, and light, this edition suits students, hobbyists, and anyone needing a clear, historically grounded introduction to the subject.
Andy Neely is Director of the Centre for Business Performance at Cranfield School of Management and Professor of Operations Strategy and Performance. He has consulted to and worked with numerous organisations including 3M, Andersen Consulting, Aventis, British Aerospace, British Airways, British Telecom, DHL, Diageo, KPMG, NatWest Bank, Pilkington, Reckitt and Colman, and Rolls Royce Aerospace.