Ladies in the Laboratory II: West European Women in Science, 1800-1900: A Survey of Their Contributions to Research

Mary R.S. Creese

2004年5月 · Scarecrow Press

关于此电子书

The lives of many of the nineteenth century's most notable women of science are presented in English for the first time in this companion volume to Ladies in the Laboratory: American and British Women in Science. The present volume bridges a considerable gap in English literature available on women from twelve west European countries and their work in the biological and medical sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.

A fascinating analysis of the work of notable women by national group, giving thorough data comparing the contributions of women in choice fields. Among the women presented are more than a few colorful personalities representative of the entire social scale, from a royal princess to the daughter of a Paris slum shopkeeper. Researchers in the field of women's history and science history will find this indexed volume a valuable resource.

作者简介

Mary R.S. Creese is a former research chemist and has numerous publications in the field of the history of women scientists. Thomas M. Creese has taught mathematics at the University of Kansas since 1964.