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

· Scarecrow Press
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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.

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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.

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