Electricity 1: Devices, Circuits, and Materials

This compact, affordable text provides a solid foundation in basic electrical principles and practices, offering a reader-friendly introduction suitable for students of all backgrounds.

Detailed diagrams complement the author's vivid writing style to make even complex content easier to grasp and provide support for visual learners.

Extensive coverage of real-world scenarios includes modern applications of power installations, various types of electrical conductors and wire sizes, and current electrical devices and materials.

The text includes wide-ranging exploration of useful troubleshooting methods to help students develop essential critical-thinking skills.

Practice problems and sample solutions at the end of each unit help students assess their understanding of essential concepts and identify topics requiring further review.

The new, Tenth Edition of this proven text features updated content and references based on the 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code®, allowing students to gain familiarity with current professional standards.

New and revised practice problems help students apply key concepts and techniques covered in each chapter to assess their learning and identify areas that may need further reinforcement.

New content incorporated throughout the book reflects suggestions and contributions from educators across the country who have used previous editions in their classrooms.