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”In Charged, Turner offers an eminently readable, elegantly precise treatise on the topic of batteries.”—Science
”Turner's pathbreaking book deftly unpacks a key feature of modern history—the battery.” — Megan A. Black
”Engrossing and sobering, Charged is essential reading for anyone concerned about environment, energy, and the sustainable future.” — H-Net Reviews
Finalist for the
Cundill History Prize
Gold Medal, Sustainability
Nautilus Book Awards
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This website is a companion to the book, Charged: A History of Batteries and Lessons for a Clean Energy Future. Read recent reviews of Charged from Science and H-Net Reviews.
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James Morton Turner, Charged: A History of Batteries and Lessons for a Clean Energy Future (University of Washington Press, 2022). charged.the.book@gmail.com
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