A to Z of Women in Science and Math (rev. ed. 2007)[Notable Scientists]

Provides concise biographical profiles of 195 women throughout history who have made significant contributions in the fields of science and mathematics.

From ancient times to the present, scientifically inclined women in most cultures have had to battle against the notion that any man is more adept at endeavors of the mind than any woman, no matter how brilliant or innovative her ideas may be. A to Z of Women in Science and Math profiles women who have overcome typecasting and discrimination to contribute greatly to the scientific world.

Features include:
• Basic biographical information about more than 150 women from all historical ages, from many countries, and who have worked in a wide range of scientific and mathematical fields—from astronomy to zoology.
• Full coverage, including the obstacles some of these women overcame to become leaders in their fields; their discoveries of new information and ideas; and their important contributions.
• A bibliography of sources for each woman featured that will inspire further reading and study.

A to Z of Women in Science and Math also provides a general bibliography; a visual chronology that shows when the women lived relative to each other; subject indexes that list women by area of achievement, country of birth, country of work, and period of birth; and a comprehensive index that allows full access to all the material in the book.
Profiles include:
• Agnodice (late 4th century b.c.): Greek physician
• Elizabeth Blackwell (18211910): British/American physician
• Gerty Cori (18961957): American biochemist
• Marie Curie (18671934): French physicist and chemist
• Diane Fossey (19321985): American zoologist
• Rosalind Franklin (19201962): Britishchemist
• Hildegarde of Bingen (10981179): German botanist and physician
• Mae Jemison (1956present): American physician
• Margaret Mead (19011978): American anthropologist
• Lise Meitner (18781968): German/Swedish physicist
• Tomoko Ohta (19331976): Japanese geneticist.

Choice

Readers will find new names here along with the familiar...A good general resource.

"A to Z of Women in Science and Math profiles more than 150 women who throughout history and throughout the world have fought against stereotypes and in doing so have forged new discoveries and theories that have changed the way we view science. Each has had her own unique personal struggles that make her climb to scientific prominence all the more fascinating."--BOOK JACKET. "This book is a must-have resource for anyone interested in women's studies and the history of science. It contains a general bibliography; a visual chronology; four subject indexes that list women by field of study, country of birth, country of major scientific activity, and decade of birth; a comprehensive index; and 50 photographs depicting these remarkable women."--BOOK JACKET. Cover......Page 1 ISBN 978-0-8160-6695-7......Page 3 CONTENTS......Page 6 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS......Page 8 AUTHOR’S NOTE......Page 10 INTRODUCTION......Page 12 A......Page 18 B......Page 34 C......Page 64 D......Page 86 E......Page 92 F......Page 104 G......Page 116 H......Page 134 I......Page 156 J......Page 158 K......Page 166 L......Page 184 M......Page 203 N......Page 235 O......Page 247 P......Page 253 Q......Page 265 R......Page 269 S......Page 279 T......Page 307 V......Page 321 W......Page 325 Y......Page 341 Z......Page 347