Innovation as a Social Process

Focusing on Elihu Thomson's contributions to electric light and power systems, the book explores his collaboration with General Electric from the 1880s to the 1930s. It highlights his engineering and design work that helped popularize electric lighting. The narrative illustrates how Thomson's successful inventions were intertwined with technological advancements, marketing strategies, and the necessary business organization for production and sales, providing a comprehensive view of innovation in the early electrical industry.