Description
Hardcover is in good condition. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.
This vintage technical manual from 1962 offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of transistor theory and electronics. Written by E. Patrick Wiesner, an engineer at RCA during the postwar electronics boom, “Practical Transistor Theory” was one of the first books to make this revolutionary technology accessible to hobbyists and students. With clear explanations and circuit diagrams, it demystified the inner workings of these solid-state marvels that would soon replace vacuum tubes. A prized addition for collectors interested in the history of 20th century science and engineering, this well-preserved copy captures the excitement of an era when transistors were ushering in the modern age of compact electronics. Its straightforward, practical approach offers unique insights into the pioneering efforts that paved the way for today’s digital world.