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เนื้อหาย่อ : The Glencoe Basic Skills in Electricity and Electronics series has been designed to provide entry-level compe- tencies in a wide range of occupations in the electrical and electronic fields. The series consists of coordinated instructional materials designed especially for the career- oriented student. A textbook, an experiments manual, and an instructor productivity center support each major sub- ject area covered in the series. All of these focus on the theory, practices, applications, and experiences necessary for those preparing to enter technical careers. There are two fundamental considerations in the prepa- ration of a series like this: the needs of the learner and needs of the employer. This series meets these needs in an expert fashion. The authors and editors have drawn upon their broad teaching and technical experiences to accurate- ly interpret and meet the needs of the student. The needs of business and industry have been identified through person- al interviews, industry publications, government occupa- tional trend reports, and reports by industry associations. The processes used to produce and refine the series have been ongoing. Technological change is rapid and the content has been revised to focus on current trends. Refinements in pedagogy have been defined and imple- mented based on classroom testing and feedback from students and instructors using the series. Every effort has been made to offer the best possible learning materials. These include animated power point presentations, circuit files for simulation, a test generator with correlated test banks, dedicated Web sites for both students and instruc- tors, basic instrumentation labs, and other items as well. All of these are well coordinated and have been prepared by the authors. The widespread acceptance of the Basic Skills in Electricity and Electronics series and the positive respons- es from users confirm the basic soundness in content and design of all of the components as well as their effective- ness as teaching and learning tools. Instructors will find the texts and manuals in each of the subject areas logically structured, well-paced, and developed around a framework of modern objectives. Students will find the materials to be readable, lucidly illustrated, and interesting. They will also find a generous amount of self-study, review items and examples to help them determine their own progress. Both the initial and on-going success of this series are due in large part to the wisdom and vision of Gordon Rockmaker who was a magical combination of editor, writer, teacher, electrical engineer, and friend. Gordon has retired but he is still our friend. The publisher and edi- tors welcome comments and suggestions from instructors and students using this series.