Edison: The Invention of Invention

Synopsis

Focuses on Thomas Edison’s pioneering work on electric lighting and a host of other inventions, as an example of the total innovation process and to illustrate the range of factors behind the success of one of the most famous inventors of our time. Shows how there is no clear ‘eureka!' moment in this invention, but that it was the product of sheer hard work and a demonstration of Edison’s famous saying ‘Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.'

Series

Innovation: Design, Environment and Strategy, Course T302

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min.

Year of production

1997

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £195.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Design; Technology

Keywords

Edison, Thomas (1847-1931); electric lighting; technological innovation

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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