Against All Odds: Women’s Ways to Mathematical Research Since 1800 (1st ed. 2020) (Women in the History of Philosophy and Sciences #6)

Synopsis

This book presents an overview of the ways in which women have been able to conduct mathematical research since the 18th century, despite their general exclusion from the sciences. Grouped into four thematic sections, the authors concentrate on well-known figures like Sophie Germain and Grace Chisholm Young, as well as those who have remained unnoticed by historians so far. Among them are Stanisława Nidodym, the first female students at the universities in Prague at the turn of the 20th century, and the first female professors of mathematics in Denmark. Highlighting individual biographies, couples in science, the situation at specific European universities, and sociological factors influencing specific careers from the 18th century to the present, the authors trace female mathematicians’ status as it evolved from singular and anomalous to virtually commonplace.The book also offers insights into the various obstacles women faced when trying to enter perhaps the “most male” discipline of all, and how some of them continue to shape young girls’ self-perceptions and career choices today. Thus, it will benefit scholars and students in STEM disciplines, gender studies and the history of science; women in science, mathematics and at institutions, and those working in mathematics education.

Copyright:

2020

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9783030476106

Related ISBNs:

9783030476090

Publisher:

Springer International Publishing

Date of Addition:

08/04/20

Copyrighted By:

Springer

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Science, Education, Social Studies, Language Arts, Mathematics and Statistics, Philosophy, Sociology

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Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Eva Kaufholz-Soldat

Edited by:

Nicola M.R. Oswald