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Domesticating electricity

Dr Graeme Gooday, University of Leeds and author of The Morals of Measurement'

  • 04 Apr 2008 - 04 Apr 1008, 13:00 - 14:00
Add to Calendar 04/04/08 01:00 PM 04/04/08 02:00 PM United Kingdom (GMT) Domesticating electricity <p>Public lecture by Dr Graeme Gooday, University of Leeds and author of The Morals of Measurement</p> The Royal Society, London, SW1Y 5AG
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Dr Graeme Gooday, University of Leeds and author of The Morals of Measurement'

The electrification of Britain at the turn of the 20th century inspired not only fascination and puzzlement but also fear and revulsion. This talk looks at the controversies about the nature and applications of electricity, especially at women's role in taming electric lighting to make it aesthetically suitable for domestic usage.