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Women scientists. Biography. Encyclopedias.
Women mathematicians. Biography. Encyclopedias.
This newest addition to the Facts On File A to Z of Women series is a revision of a 1999 publication. It continues the tradition of profiling notable women and their accomplishments, offering both factual information and inspirational messages to high-school researchers. More than 195 alphabetically arranged articles detail the lives of women from antiquity through modern day, including well-known scientists and mathematicians and less well-documented individuals. The author acknowledges the difficulty of choosing representative examples from the many possibilities and followed three criteria for inclusion. First and foremost was the importance of their contributions, followed by fame or social impact, and then diversity in nationality, ethnic group, time period, and field of work. The articles range from a couple paragraphs to a few pages, and each includes a list of further-reading suggestions, both print and online. A comprehensive bibliography directs readers to general-overview books, articles, and Web sites on women in science and math. New to this edition are entries for Temple Grandin and Sherry Turkle, among others. In addition to searching by name, researchers can access individuals through four indexes: field ("Biomechanics," "Brain Research," "Marine Biology," etc.), birth country, country of major scientific activity, and year of birth, beginning with the "Fourth Century B.C. Third Century A.D." and ending with "1960 1970." A comprehensive general index completes the volume. The usefulness of this resource lies not only in the balanced group of profiles that have been assembled, providing a valuable tool for teachers and curriculum developers, but also in the readable and engaging entries themselves, which offer insights into the struggles these women faced by working in traditionally male-dominated fields. Useful for women's studies, science, and math, this well-researched and appealing resource is recommended for high-school and public library reference collections.
School Library JournalYA-Yount provides excellent biographical material on 150 women who have contributed to these fields. With an informative but not overly scholarly writing style, this is a top-notch choice for high school libraries. The author hopes to motivate young women to pursue these careers even though there will be prejudices to overcome. Although most of the women are scientists, the inclusion of some mathematicians may help bridge a gap in collections. The charts increase the reference value, as the women are arranged by field, nationality and country of work, year of birth, and a chronology. Yount includes fewer women than Martha J. Bailey's American Women in Science (ABC-CLIO, 1994), but the articles are longer.-Claudia Moore, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
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This very readable collection of essays and sketches is a useful quick reference point to begin research...Recommended for general audiences.—Library Journal
...a top-notch choice for high school libraries.—School Library Journal
...for school and public libraries needing additional biographical information on women in the sciences, this volume is a nice young-adult tool with a reasonable price tag.—Booklist
From ancient times to the present day, scientifically inclined women in many cultures have had to battle against the traditional belief that men are more cognitively adept than women. At times throughout history, women were persecuted for their attempts to break down traditional gender barriers. Today, women scientists and mathematicians must continue to defend the quality of their work and demand the respect they deserve in the mathematical and scientific communities.
A to Z of Women in Science and Math, Revised Edition profiles 195 women who fought against these stereotypes throughout history and all over the world to forge new discoveries and theories that would eventually change the way we view science. This thoroughly revised book updates the story of each individual to the present day and features 38 new profiles. Among the profiles included are those of chemists, astronomers, geologists, environmental scientists, and a range of other professions and careers. In addition, new photographs have been added, and the bibliography has been updated. Subject indexes allow the reader to search by such professions as microbiology and paleontology. Additional subject indexes organize individuals by country of birth, country of major scientific activity, and year of birth.
New profiles include:
Fan Rong Kung Chung, who develops mathematical systems with practical applications for electronics
Temple Grandin, who designs slaughterhouses that create less stress for livestock
Reatha Belle Clark King, who invented devices for space shuttle fuel systems
Nalini M. Nadkarni, who explores the ecosystems of forest canopies
Adriana C. Ocampo, who analyzes astronomical data to study planets and stars
Vandana Shiva, who defends traditional farming techniques against negative aspects of globalization
Maxine Singer, who researches DNA and RNA and safety standards for experiments
Maxine Tharp, who created maps of the ocean floor that provided new geologic information
Sherry Turkle, who examines the way humans interact with technology
Florence Muringi Wambugu, who engineers crops that are resistant to pests and viruses.
Excerpted from A to Z of Women in Science and Math by Lisa Yount
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From ancient times to the present day, scientifically inclined women in many cultures have had to battle against the traditional belief that men are more cognitively adept than women. At times throughout history, women were persecuted for their attempts to break down traditional gender barriers. Today, women scientists and mathematicians must continue to defend the quality of their work and demand the respect they deserve in the mathematical and scientific communities.""A to Z of Women in Science and Math, Revised Edition"" profiles 195 women who fought against these stereotypes throughout history and all over the world to forge new discoveries and theories that would eventually change the way we view science. This thoroughly revised book updates the story of each individual to the present day and features 38 new profiles. Among the profiles included are those of chemists, astronomers, geologists, environmental scientists, and a range of other professions and careers. In addition, new photographs have been added, and the bibliography has been updated. Subject indexes allow the reader to search by such professions as ""microbiology"" and ""paleontology."" Additional subject indexes organize individuals by country of birth, country of major scientific activity, and year of birth.