filled with mistakes, poorly edited

Reviewed by kelly londry, 2007-06-07

This book has some good points. Most notably, it contains a lot of detailed data and information related to the design and mass production of motors. The problem is knowing which information to trust. As a case in point, I counted 28 formula errors within the first chapter alone. In my view, errors of this type and number are unacceptable -- they undermine whatever value the book might otherwise have. Regrettably, other serious flaws exist. For example, the editors chose (incredibly) to repeat entire sections of the book: literally word-for-word. Apparently, they were either asleep, or else they thought a bigger handbook would sell better.

The truly sad thing is that the book does have potential, and it is evident that a lot of work must have gone into it on the part of its many participants. Perhaps with some capable and conscientious editing work, a second edition will be more worthwhile. In the mean time, there are other resources that are much more deserving of one's valuable time and money.

Don't buy as an Ebook

Reviewed by Anonymous, 2004-06-03

I ordered a copy of the Ebook through our purchasing department. I figured that an ebook would be good because we can get it right away.

The problem is this:

The guy in purchasing bought the ebook and downloaded it for me.
Because of the DRM copy protection, the book can only be read on the computer in purchasing. It will NOT open on any other computer. It will not print. I can't view the book from my computer so it is useless to me. You don't find this out until after you have purchased the book!

Copy protection only inconviences legitimate users. People who want to illegally break the copy protection won't be bothered at all.

For $85 for and eBook, they could have less restrictive licensing. If they want to make it this restrictive, sell it for $10.

DON'T waste your money on the eBook version