Scientists anonymous : great stories of women in science /

Presents stories of famous and forgotten women in science whose discoveries have greatly impacted our world, discussing the resistance some experienced in their work and how views of women's education have changed since the seventeenth century.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fara, Patricia (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Thriplow, Cambridge : Wizard Books, 2005.
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Table of Contents:
  • The 17th century: patrons, parents, and partners
  • Enlightenment dilemmas: duty versus disobediance
  • Victorian age:initiative and independence
  • Suffering for equality: universal suffrage and universities
  • Modern era: exclusion and exploration.