Ladies in the laboratory II : West European women in science, 1800-1900 : a survey of their contributions to research

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. Bridges The Gap In Available English- Language Sources On Women From 12 European Countries And Their Work In The Biological, Medical, Mathematical, And Social Sciences. With Material Organized Into Country Chapters, The Book Analyzes The Work Of 19th-century Women Whose Journal Publications Are Listed In The London Royal Society's Catalogue Of Scientific Papers, 1800-1900, The Major Index Of Scientific Journal Literature For The Period. Some Of The Women Discussed Will Be Fairly Well-known To American Readers, But The Work Of Many More Has Been Brought To Light Here. Scandinavia : Baltic Diatoms, Snow-line Plants, Insects Of The Oatfields -- Ireland : Mosses, Mollusks, And Migrating Boulders -- France : Of Physics, Farms, And Physicians -- Belgium And The Netherlands : From Ardennes Mosses To East Indies Algae -- Germany : Bavarian Lakes, Brazilian Forests, A Kitchen In Braunschweig -- Austria-hungary : Mainly Medicine -- Switzerland : Physicians, Botanists, And A Chemist -- Italy : Shells Of Calabria, Mosses Of The Hills Of Rome, Fishes Of The Alpine Lakes -- International Comparisons And Conclusions -- Appendix. American Women ; British Women -- Bibliography Of Papers By West European Women (excluding The British) In Scientific Periodicals, 1800-1900. Mary R. S. Creese, With Contributions By Thomas M. Creese. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Also Issued Online.