| American Women Scientists: 23 Inspiring Biographies, 1900-2000 Contributor(s): Reynolds, Moira Davison (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786421614 ISBN-13: 9780786421619 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2004 Annotation: For most of the 20th century, American women had little encouragement to become scientists. In 1906, there were only 75 female scientists employed by academic institutions in the entire country. Despite considerable barriers, determined women have, however, decidedly distinguished themselves. Three examples: Astronomer Annie Jump Cannon discovered five novas and over 300 other stars. Mathematician and computer scientist Grace Hopper helped invent the COBOL language. Anesthesiologist Virginia Apgar devised the now universally used Apgar score to make a rapid evaluation of a newborn's condition just after delivery. Of the 23 American women scientists covered, six were awarded Nobel prizes. Each biography is accompanied by a photograph. A bibliography and an index complete the work. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography - Social Science | Women's Studies - History | United States - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 99014603 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6.06" W x 8.98" (0.51 lbs) 149 pages |