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The Ascent of Mary Somerville in 19th Century Society (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016) Loot Price: R1,934
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The Ascent of Mary Somerville in 19th Century Society (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Elisabetta Strickland

The Ascent of Mary Somerville in 19th Century Society (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)

Elisabetta Strickland

Series: Springer Biographies

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This biography traces the life and work of Mary Fairfax Somerville, whose extraordinary mathematical talent only came to light through fortuitous circumstances. Barely taught to read and write as a child, all the science she learned and mastered was self taught. In this delightful narrative the author takes up the challenge of discovering how Somerville came to be one of the most outstanding British women scientists and, furthermore, a popular writer. Particular attention is paid to the gender aspects of Somerville's success in what was, to put it mildly, a predominantly male domain.

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Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin: Switzerland
Series: Springer Biographies
Release date: December 2016
First published: 2016
Authors: Elisabetta Strickland
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 102
Edition: 1st ed. 2016
ISBN-13: 978-3-319-49192-9
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Science, technology & engineering
Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > History of mathematics
Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General
Books > Biography > Science, technology & engineering
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LSN: 3-319-49192-X
Barcode: 9783319491929

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