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Ladies in the Laboratory II
West European Women in Science, 1800-1900: A Survey of Their Contributions to Research
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Ladies in the Laboratory II
West European Women in Science, 1800-1900: A Survey of Their Contributions to Research
About this book
The lives of many of the nineteenth century's most notable women of science are presented in English for the first time in this companion volume to Ladies in the Laboratory: American and British Women in Science. The present volume bridges a considerable gap in English literature available on women from twelve west European countries and their work in the biological and medical sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.
A fascinating analysis of the work of notable women by national group, giving thorough data comparing the contributions of women in choice fields. Among the women presented are more than a few colorful personalities representative of the entire social scale, from a royal princess to the daughter of a Paris slum shopkeeper. Researchers in the field of women's history and science history will find this indexed volume a valuable resource.
A fascinating analysis of the work of notable women by national group, giving thorough data comparing the contributions of women in choice fields. Among the women presented are more than a few colorful personalities representative of the entire social scale, from a royal princess to the daughter of a Paris slum shopkeeper. Researchers in the field of women's history and science history will find this indexed volume a valuable resource.
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Table of contents
- Figures
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 SCANDINAVIA: BALTIC DIATOMS, SNOW-LINE PLANTS, INSECTS OF THE OATFIELDS
- Chapter 2 IRELAND: MOSSES, MOLLUSKS, AND MIGRATING BOULDERS
- Chapter 3 FRANCE: OF PHYSICS, FARMS, AND PHYSICIANS
- Chapter 4 BELGIUM AND THE NETHERLANDS: FROM ARDENNES MOSSES TO EAST INDIES ALGAE
- Chapter 5 GERMANY: BAVARIAN LAKES, BRAZILIAN FORESTS, A KITCHEN IN BRAUNSCHWEIG
- Chapter 6 AUSTRIA-HUNGARY: MAINLY MEDICINE
- Chapter 7 SWITZERLAND: PHYSICIANS, BOTANISTS, AND A CHEMIST
- Chapter 8 ITALY: SHELLS OF CALABRIA, MOSSES OF THE HILLS OF ROME, FISHES OF THE ALPINE LAKES
- International Comparisons and Conclusions
- Appendix
- Bibliography of Papers by West European Women (excluding British) in Scientific Periodicals, 1800–1900
- Periodical Title Abbreviations Key
- Selected Bibliography
- About the Author and Contributor