Women Scientists in America. Struggles and Strategies to 1940 - ROSSITER Margaret W.

KORTE INHOUD

Softcover, pb, 8vo, 439 pp., index, bibliography

This book is the first volume in a series of three, which provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the issues faced by women scientists in America from the late 19th century to 1940. Rossiter explores the socio-cultural, institutional, and personal challenges that these women had to overcome in order to pursue their scientific interests and careers. The book delves into the systematic discrimination faced by women in the scientific community, highlighting their struggles for recognition, acceptance, and equality. It also discusses the strategies employed by these women to navigate through the male-dominated scientific world. The book is a rich tapestry of biographical sketches, institutional histories, and cultural contexts, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, women's studies, or American history.

1982Taal: Engelszie alle details...

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1982Uitgever: The Johns Hopkins University Press439 paginasTaal: Engels