Status
Available
Publication
Icon Books (2007), 213 pages
Description
The big names are here - Marie Curie, Florence Nightingale, Rosalind Franklin - alongside stories of brilliant women who have been forgotten, in a fascinating blend of history, science and biography.
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LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
This is an interesting look at some of the women who worked in science. Fara does point out that many of them may be uncredited and unknown but the few that are known had to fight to be, even partially, recognised. In a few instances when they managed to get by authorities the men in charge blocked
It's a good read for teenage girls, if only to make sure they understand that they have to stop slippage of their rights.
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further inroads.It's a good read for teenage girls, if only to make sure they understand that they have to stop slippage of their rights.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
213 p.; 5.25 inches
ISBN
1840465743 / 9781840465747