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Pioneering British Women Chemists: Their Lives And Contributions (Hardcover) Loot Price: R5,237
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Pioneering British Women Chemists: Their Lives And Contributions (Hardcover): Marelene Rayner-Canham, Geoffrey Rayner-Canham

Pioneering British Women Chemists: Their Lives And Contributions (Hardcover)

Marelene Rayner-Canham, Geoffrey Rayner-Canham

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'The book neatly illuminates a forgotten history of female chemists - and this is not an overstatement. It contains a multitude of names, events and socio-economic interactions in the pursuit of women's education and professional emancipation that are guaranteed to contain stories that readers will not have heard before ... It is easily a dip-in and dip-out type of read, allowing simple navigation to specific areas of Britain, disciplines and professions ... Besides highlighting the women who fought against an inherently male-dominated system and celebrating their supporters, this book also examines the events and the history surrounding their lives and endeavours. It pays particular note to the nations of the British Isles and gives equal contribution to those lost in history as to those names we are all so familiar with. A fantastic resource that has been excellently researched, I am sure it will remain an ageless tribute and reference work.'Education in ChemistryHistorically, British chemistry has been perceived as a solely male endeavour. However, this perception is untrue: the allure of chemistry has attracted British women for centuries past. In this new book, the authors trace the story of women's fascination with chemistry back to the amateur women chemists of the late 1500s. From the 1880s, pioneering academic girls' schools provided the knowledge base and enthusiasm to enable their graduates to enter chemistry degree programs at university. The ensuing stream of women chemistry graduates made interesting and significant contributions to their fields, yet they have been absent from the historical record.In addition to the broad picture, the authors focus upon the life and contributions of some of the individual women chemists who were determined to survive and flourish in their chosen field. From secondary school to university to industry, some of the women chemists expressed their sentiments and enthusiasm in chemistry verse. Examples of their poetic efforts are sprinkled throughout to give a unifying theme from grade school to university and industrial employment. This book provides a well-researched glimpse into the forgotten world of British women in chemistry up to the 1930s and 1940s.

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Imprint: World Scientific Europe Ltd
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: 2020
First published: 2020
Authors: Marelene Rayner-Canham • Geoffrey Rayner-Canham
Dimensions: 237 x 141 x 39mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 604
ISBN-13: 978-1-78634-768-8
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science
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LSN: 1-78634-768-7
Barcode: 9781786347688

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