Out of the Shadows
Contributions of Twentieth-Century Women to Physics
By Nina Byers,Gary Williams | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
About the book
Why are there so few prominent female physicists? Traditionally women have faced barriers in higher education, denying them access to higher learning and scientific laboratories. Today many of these barriers have been breached, but the female pioneers who overcame discrimination and became major players in their fields remain largely in the shadows. Their names deserve to be known and the importance of their work, achievements and contributions to science warrant recognition. Originally published in 2006, Out of the Shadows provides an accurate and authoritative description of the women who made original and important contributions to physics in the twentieth century, documenting their major discoveries and putting their work into its historical context. Each chapter concentrates on a different woman, and is written by a physicist with considerable experience in their field. The book is an ideal reference for anyone with an interest in science and social history.
Editions of Out of the Shadows
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780521821971
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780521169622
Read an Excerpt
Why are there so few prominent female physicists? Traditionally women have faced barriers in higher education, denying them access to higher learning and scientific laboratories. Today many of these barriers have been breached, but the female pioneers who overcame discrimination and became major players in their fields remain largely in the shadows. Their names deserve to be known and the importance of their work, achievements and contributions to science warrant recognition. Originally published in 2006, Out of the Shadows provides an accurate and authoritative description of the women who made original and important contributions to physics in the twentieth century, documenting their major discoveries and putting their work into its historical context. Each chapter concentrates on a different woman, and is written by a physicist with considerable experience in their field. The book is an ideal reference for anyone with an interest in science and social history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Out of the Shadows about?
Why are there so few prominent female physicists? Traditionally women have faced barriers in higher education, denying them access to higher learning and scientific laboratories. Today many of these barriers have been breached, but the female pioneers who overcame discrimination and became major players in their fields remain largely in the shadows. Their names deserve to be known and the importance of their work, achievements and contributions to science warrant recognition. Originally published in 2006, Out of the Shadows provides an accurate and authoritative description of the women who made original and important contributions to physics in the twentieth century, documenting their major discoveries and putting their work into its historical context. Each chapter concentrates on a different woman, and is written by a physicist with considerable experience in their field. The book is an ideal reference for anyone with an interest in science and social history.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Out of the Shadows?
Mathematics and Science > Science: general issues > History of science
Where can I read a sample of Out of the Shadows?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780521821971
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Out of the Shadows?
Nina Byers,Gary Williams
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Out of the Shadows is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780521821971) and paperback(ISBN 9780521169622)