Published in 1969, Basic Electricity by The Bureau of Naval Personnel was initially issued as a textbook for a U.S. Navy training course. Today the work is widely considered to be an excellent reference for both a general and a more detailed study of electrical fundamentals and theory. The textbook is organized into 21 chapters and contains many appendices covering a wide range of topics, such as safety, batteries, direct-current circuits, conductors, wiring techniques, magnetic circuits and electromagnetism, alternating-current systems and theory, inductance, capacitance, reactance, generators, amplifiers, synchros, servomechanisms, and much, much more. All of the important aspects of electricity are covered and the appendices are full of abbreviations, common terms, detailed illustrations, and mathematical formulas and calculations, including square roots and trigonometry functions. Both amateur and professionals alike will find a wealth of important information in Basic Electricity , an invaluable guide for any student studying electrical concepts or practical applications. This textbook is also an important resource for homeowners and laypeople who wish to better understand the electrical systems in their homes. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.