Notable Women in the Life Sciences: A Biographical DictionaryThis volume features substantive biographical essays on 97 world and American women scientists who have made significant contributions to the life sciences from antiquity to the present, with the emphasis on 20th century women. The essays go beyond the basic facts found in standard biographical dictionaries, however. Developmental influences, obstacles faced and overcome, and the efforts of these women to contribute to their chosen professions in spite of sometimes overwhelming disapproval of the establishment come alive in these portraits. Many of the living scientists profiled contributed interviews and autobiographical statements, which adds a vital and unique element to their profiles. Entries, written by 63 practicing scientists and researchers, explain the scientific work clearly in terms familiar to general readers and high school students. |
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Roberta Lynn Bondar
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Mary Agnes Meara Chase
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Notable Women in the Life Sciences: A Biographical Dictionary Benjamin F. Shearer,Barbara S. Shearer No preview available - 1996 |
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Women's Studies Serials: A Quarter-century of Development Kristin H. Gerhard No preview available - 1998 |