The Exceptions - Nancy Hopkins and the fight for women in science (Paperback)

‘Outstanding’ Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry The remarkable untold story of how a group of sixteen determined women used the power of the collective and the tools of science to inspire ongoing radical change. This is a triumphant account of progress, whilst reminding us that further action is needed. These women scientists entered the work force in the 1960s during a push for affirmative action. Embarking on their careers they thought that discrimination against women was a thing of the past and that science was a pure meritocracy. Women were marginalized and minimized, especially as they grew older, their contributions stolen and erased. Written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who broke the story in 1999 for The Boston Globe, when the Massachusetts Institute of Technology made the astonishing admission that it discriminated against women on its faculty, The Exceptions is an intimate narrative which centres on Nancy Hopkins – a surprisingly reluctant feminist who became a hero to two generations of women in science. In uncovering an erased history, we are finally introduced to the hidden scientists who paved the way for collective change.

General

Imprint:	Simon & Schuster
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2024
Authors:	Kate Zernike
Dimensions:	198 x 130mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	432
ISBN-13:	978-1-398-52003-5
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	1-398-52003-9
Barcode:	9781398520035

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