Math Equals: Biographies of Women Mathematicians+related Activities (Addison-Wesley Innovative Series)
The colorful lives of these women, who often traveled in the most avant-garde circles of their day, are presented in fascinating detail. The obstacles and censures that were also a part of their lives are a sobering reminder of the bias against women still present in this and other fields of academic endeavor. Mathematicians, science historians, and general readers will find this book a lively history; women will find it a reminder of a proud tradition and a challenge to take their rightful place in academic life today.
Country | USA |
Brand | MIT Press |
Manufacturer | The MIT Press |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | portraits |
Color | Teal/Turquoise green |
ReleaseDate | 1975-02-15 |
UnitCount | 1 |
Format | Illustrated |
EANs | 9780262650090 |