Biographical dictionary is a must-have resource for anyone interested in the history of science. Profiles more than 150 women who have fought against stereotypes to forge new discoveries and theories. Each woman, throughout history and around the world, has dealt with her own unique personal struggles. Four subject indexes list women by field of study, country of birth, country of major scientific activity, and decade of birth. Includes 50 photographs depicting these remarkable women plus a comprehensive index and general bibliography. Grades 7+, ©1999.

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