Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity

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5 Reviews

1. This is a very poor book and an even poorer textbook. Formulas are not identified well enough. There are very few problems to practice on and the 10 or so Review Questions at the end of each Unit are of little assistance. If there were more practice problems with each formula, then the text would be infinitely better. Electronics & electricity both require a lot of math. The author should consider that there are numerous formulas to be memorized in a short period of time. In our case, we have 5 weeks to cover the AC section. To make things worse it is difficult to locate formulas when looking back through the text. The Appendix that has the formulas should not assume that everyone can remember all of the formulas or when to use every formula.

   We used the 4th edition and the section on Basics of Alternating Current required trig tables to do some problems. In the 4th edition the trig table in “Appendix A or B” was absent even though on page 450 it was referenced. Furthermore, in some 4th editions the Solution box for this problem on page 450 had two sentences and some other 4th edition texts did not have this wording. (The sentences said: “Note: 0.151 is the sine of the angle, not the angle. To find the angle that corresponds to a sine of 0.151, use the trigonometric tables located in Appendices A and B or a scientific calculator.)

   Perhaps a better text for AC basic classes would be Herman’s other text titled Alternating Current Fundamentals. It requires more advanced math, but is better written and the formulas are better presented.

   In our class we have a software program that has many of the math problems. At least they can be “played with” like one does with in advanced math classes to understand the formulas and to check your answers.

   Again, identifying how to use each formula and adding practice problems for each formula would greatly improve this text.

2. I was disappointed mailing took longer than lead to believe. The add said if I got in the request earlier than 11am it would be sent that same day. It wasn’t and I was put behind in my reading for class.

3. I am an electrical engineer with 20 years of experience. This book is a GREAT review of all electrical theories and practices. This book will give you confidence and remind you of many lessons that you forgot from college. Written in nice sized chapters with pictures and examples. I recommend to non-engineers and all engineers.

4. Was what I needed, but the process of getting my item took longer than expected.

5. This book is one of the best that I have read in regards to electricity. It is very easy to understand and will not put you to sleep while reading. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the subject.