DocumentCode
1446948
Title
An evangelist for engineering [Professor Eric Laithwaite obituary]
Author
Bowers, Brian
Author_Institution
Sci. Museum, London, UK
Volume
12
Issue
5
fYear
1998
Firstpage
209
Lastpage
214
Abstract
This paper presents an obituary of Professor Eric Laithwaite (1921-1997). It states that Eric Laithwaite has been aptly called an evangelist for engineering. Like all true evangelists, he combined belief and practice with an ability to inspire and enthuse others. An overview of his life, his work and his achievements is included.
Keywords
electrical engineering; AD 1921-1997; Professor Eric Laithwaite; electrical engineering; obituary;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Power Engineering Journal
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0950-3366
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/pe:19980503
Filename
730826
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