Women and Science: Social Impact And Interaction

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Synopsis
Women and Science: Social Impact and Interaction looks at the complex relationship between science, women, and society as it has evolved from the late 1600s to the present. As the story unfolds, readers meet a number of extraordinary women who crashed the "men's club" of science, from Maria Merian, a 17th century pioneer in the study of metamorphosis to Barbara McClintock, 1984 Nobel prize winner for work that had been dismissed 30 years earlier.

More than a series of biographical sketches, this book is an insightful look at how some highly accomplished women overcame preconceived notions about their capabilities and their "proper place" and succeeded in contributing extensively to, and at times contesting, modern science.

Copyright:
2004

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
ISBN-13:
9781851094608
Publisher:
ABC-CLIO, LLC
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Suzanne Le-May Sheffield
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science, Textbooks, Social Studies
Submitted By:
Daproim Africa
Proofread By:
Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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