Provides up-to-date coverage of the design, manufacture, installation, testing, operation, and performance expectations of electric power cables used worldwide—focusing on low- and medium-voltage cables. Discusses basic dielectric theory; conductors; cable characteristics; electrical properties of insulating materials; shielding power cables; sheaths, jackets, and armors; standards and specifications; splicing and terminating; ampacity; treeing; lightning protection; corrosion; and more. Contains a glossary of terms and essential tables and data.