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Irresistible Forces: Australian Women in Science
Claire Hooker
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Description for Irresistible Forces: Australian Women in Science
Paperback. Describes the cast of characters who have contributed to diverse fields from palaeontology to medicine. Providing insights into the ways in which women have been able to create careers in a male domain, this book brings to life the stories of women scientists' experiences, from colonial times, when many are leaders in their fields. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBF; JFSJ1; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 342.
Women scientists, from colonial collectors, amateur geologists, and pioneer ecologists, have left their mark on the development of science as well as the advancement of women in Australia. In this engaging and exhaustively researched book, Claire Hooker describes the courageous cast of characters who have contributed to diverse fields from palaeontology to medicine. Providing fascinating insights into the ways in which women have been able to create careers in a predominantly male domain, Hooker brings to life the stories of women scientists' experiences, from colonial times to today, when many are leaders in their fields. Inspiring, insightful, and full of ... Read more
Women scientists, from colonial collectors, amateur geologists, and pioneer ecologists, have left their mark on the development of science as well as the advancement of women in Australia. In this engaging and exhaustively researched book, Claire Hooker describes the courageous cast of characters who have contributed to diverse fields from palaeontology to medicine. Providing fascinating insights into the ways in which women have been able to create careers in a predominantly male domain, Hooker brings to life the stories of women scientists' experiences, from colonial times to today, when many are leaders in their fields. Inspiring, insightful, and full of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Melbourne University Publishing
Condition
New
Number of Pages
1
Place of Publication
Carlton, Australia
ISBN
9780522851076
SKU
V9780522851076
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Ref
99-3
About Claire Hooker
Claire Hooker is a historian of science, medicine and public health. She received her PhD from the University of Sydney in 2000. She has been a Senior Research Associate with the History and Material Culture of Public Health in Australia project, Department of Gender Studies, University of Sydney, in collaboration with the Powerhouse Museum. Claire is currently in Canada carrying ... Read more
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