Michael Pupin

From Immigrant to Inventor

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Produktbeschreibung

"From Immigrant to Inventor" is the inspiring autobiography of Michael Pupin, a Serbian immigrant who rose to become a pioneering electrical engineer and inventor. This compelling biography recounts Pupin's journey from humble beginnings to achieving remarkable success in America. A testament to the power of perseverance and ingenuity, Pupin's story offers a unique perspective on the immigrant experience and the transformative impact of science and technology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Explore the life and legacy of a man whose contributions shaped the landscape of modern communications. This meticulously prepared print edition brings Pupin's remarkable narrative to a new audience, showcasing his profound impact on both the scientific community and American society. "From Immigrant to Inventor" remains a powerful and relevant story of ambition, innovation, and the pursuit of the American dream. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 282
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 399g
• ISBN-13: 9781023493406
• ISBN-10: 1023493403
• Artikelnr.: 74002996

Autorenporträt

Michael Idvorsky Pupin, Ph.D., LL.D., (1858-1935) was a Serbian American physicist, electrical engineer, and inventor whose autobiography, 'From Immigrant to Inventor', received the Pulitzer Prize in 1924. Born in Idvor (then part of the Austrian Empire, now in Serbia), Pupin emigrated to the United States in 1874. His journey from a peasant immigrant to a leading scientist and inventor is both an embodiment of the American dream and a testament to perseverance and education. A key figure in the field of telephone and telegraphy, Pupin's most notable contribution is the 'Pupin coil', which vastly improved long-distance telephone communication by reducing attenuation of signals along the wire. He was also a professor at Columbia University where he taught electro-mechanical engineering and was considered a pioneer in X-ray imaging and wireless communication. Pupin's legacy extends beyond his technical achievements; his dedication to the support of science and education is reflected in his active participation in public life and various philanthropic endeavors. His autobiography not only covers his personal achievements and scientific contributions but also provides insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the time, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the development of science and technology during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.