Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity 7th Edition

Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity, 7th Edition by Stephen L. Herman is a comprehensive and accessible guide to electrical theory and practical applications. Widely used in trade schools and apprenticeship programs, it covers key topics such as AC/DC circuits, Ohm’s Law, motors, transformers, wiring methods, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). The book includes clear explanations, real-world examples, diagrams, review questions, and step-by-step math, making it ideal for students, apprentices, and anyone preparing for electrician licensing exams.

Key Aspects:

• Comprehensive Coverage: The textbook spans a wide range of topics, including basic electrical theory, DC and AC circuits, transformers, motors, and electrical safety.
  
• User-Friendly Approach: Each chapter focuses on one or two key concepts, making complex topics more digestible for learners.
  
• Visual Learning: High-quality color illustrations and photographs enhance understanding and appeal to visual learners.
  
• Practical Applications: “Why You Need to Know” articles at the beginning of each unit highlight the real-world relevance of the material.
  
• Safety Emphasis: The text underscores the importance of safety practices in electrical work, with highlighted cautionary notes throughout.

Highlights:

• Updated Content: New coverage includes topics like spike and surge protection and motor installation, in compliance with the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Aligned with the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), this edition includes new material on topics like:
  • Surge and spike protection
    
  • Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs)
    
  • Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs)
    
  • Motor installation requirements

About Stephen L. Herman

Stephen L. Herman is a retired electrician and seasoned educator with over 30 years of practical experience in the electrical field. He is renowned for his clear and accessible teaching style, which has made his textbooks widely adopted in both academic and professional settings. For two decades, Mr. Herman served as the lead instructor for the Electrical Technology Curriculum at Lee College in Baytown, Texas, where he was honored with an Excellence in Education Award from the Halliburton Education Foundation. He also taught at Randolph Community College in Asheboro, North Carolina, for nine years and contributed to developing an electrical curriculum at Northeast Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant, Texas.

Other Works:

• Alternating Current Fundamentals, 8th ed
• Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity 8th Edition