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The Inventor of Stereo
Robert Alexander
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Description for The Inventor of Stereo
Paperback. Presents a study of the life and works of Alan Dower Blumlein, one of Britain's important inventors. During the WWII, Alan Blumlein was engaged in the work of radar development which eventually became the blind bombing radar. This book describes his patents and the process behind them, and presents the developments in audio, electronics and radar. Num Pages: 448 pages, Approx. 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; BG; TBC; TBY; TJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 234 x 24. Weight in Grams: 662.
This book is the definitive study of the life and works of one of Britain's most important inventors who, due to a cruel set of circumstances, has all but been overlooked by history. Alan Dower Blumlein led an extraordinary life in which his inventive output rate easily surpassed that of Edison, but whose early death during the darkest days of World War Two led to a shroud of secrecy which has covered his life and achievements ever since. His 1931 Patent for a Binaural Recording system was so revolutionary that most of ... Read more
This book is the definitive study of the life and works of one of Britain's most important inventors who, due to a cruel set of circumstances, has all but been overlooked by history. Alan Dower Blumlein led an extraordinary life in which his inventive output rate easily surpassed that of Edison, but whose early death during the darkest days of World War Two led to a shroud of secrecy which has covered his life and achievements ever since. His 1931 Patent for a Binaural Recording system was so revolutionary that most of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
Weight
661g
Number of Pages
446
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780240516288
SKU
V9780240516288
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99-2
Reviews for The Inventor of Stereo
'This book is the long-awaited biography of Alan Blumlein, a true genius. I highly recommend it. Pro sound engineers, design engineers and audiophiles will find it fascinating.' Bruce Bartlett, Pro Audio Review 'Fascinating man, fascinating inventions, fascinating story behind the 30 year wait for a biography. We recommend you read it - our congratulations ... Read more