Scientists Anonymous: Great Stories of Women in Science

by Patricia Fara

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The big names are here - Marie Curie, Florence Nightingale, Rosalind Franklin - alongside stories of brilliant women who have been forgotten, in a fascinating blend of history, science and biography.

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This is an interesting look at some of the women who worked in science. Fara does point out that many of them may be uncredited and unknown but the few that are known had to fight to be, even partially, recognised. In a few instances when they managed to get by authorities the men in charge blocked further inroads.

It's a good read for teenage girls, if only to make sure they understand that they have to stop slippage of their rights.

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Patricia Fara is a fellow of Clare College at the University of Cambridge where she teaches the history of science.

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Nonfiction, Science & Nature, General Nonfiction
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509.22Natural sciences & mathematicsScienceHistory, geographic treatment, biographyBiographyHistory of Science -- general works
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Q141 .F27ScienceScience (General)General
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