Woman in Science: With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. J. Mozans

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266368352 ISBN 13: 9780266368359

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Celebrate trailblazing women in science and the passions that powered their discoveries. This book brings their stories to life, from early curiosity to world-changing breakthroughs.

This nonfiction work profiles women who shaped scientific progress and the long struggle for recognition in the mind's field. It centers on Marie Klodowska Curie, her rise from poverty in Paris to world fame, and the partnership that helped unlock radical new ideas about energy and matter. The narrative emphasizes perseverance, collaboration, and the ability to sustain visionary work even when the path is difficult.

• A vivid account of Marie Curie and her collaboration with Pierre Curie, including their shared dedication to science.
• Their pioneering work on radioactive phenomena, the discovery of polonium and radium, and the challenges they faced along the way.
• A situational view of how women contributed to science within the broader history of research and discovery.
• Contextualized with examples of how scientific labor often required sacrifice, patience, and steadfast belief in a idea’s potential.

Ideal for readers interested in biographies, the history of science, and real stories of perseverance that illuminate the role of women in advancing knowledge.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266368352
• ISBN 13: 9780266368359
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 470