Galvani and Volta

Uses the debate between Galvani and Volta relating to the fundamental nature of electricity to trace developments in and results of explorations in electricity. Discusses Galvani's work on "animal electricity" and Volta's work on the "bi-metal theory" of electricity. Points out the desireability of freedom to explore, to discover, and to debate.

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