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The forum discussion centers on finding comprehensive resources for learning about electricity. Recommended texts include "Purcell" for advanced learners familiar with vector calculus, and "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" for high school students. For foundational knowledge, participants suggest starting with basic physics books titled 'Electricity and Magnetism'. Additionally, a non-technical book available for $10 offers a broad overview of electricity concepts.

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  • Understanding of vector calculus for advanced texts like Purcell.
  • Basic knowledge of physics principles for high school level resources.
  • Familiarity with electrical concepts for more sophisticated texts like Griffiths and Jackson.
  • Access to online platforms for purchasing recommended books.
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  • Research "Purcell" for advanced electricity concepts.
  • Explore "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" for high school-level understanding.
  • Investigate 'Electricity and Magnetism' textbooks for foundational knowledge.
  • Look into non-technical books on electricity for a broad overview.
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Students, educators, and anyone interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of electricity, from foundational principles to advanced concepts.

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I want a book about electricity from a to z.Please help.
 
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The classic introductory text is Purcell. If you don't know vector calculus, though, I'd recommend you learn that first.

If you want a simpler text more suited to the high school level, then I'm sure anyone of the books titled "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" will cover electricity and magnetism in some detail.

Other popular books are Griffiths and Jackson, but these are more advanced and require somewhat sophisticated mathematics.
 
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If you need to learn basic fundamentals then physics books would be better for you than Electrical Engineering books. Go for any book titled 'Electricity and Magnetism' or high school physics books first.
 
I just like the title of this thread, makes me think of a book with automated page turning or a prank that shocks people when they open it.
 
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I want a book about electricity from a to z.Please help.

If you want a non-technical book to start with, here is one for $10 (used versions are even cheaper) that looks pretty nice: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0486209733/?tag=pfamazon01-20. Read this to get a big picture view of electricity and how it is generated/stored/put to use.
 
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