The Bold and the Brave.

Format:

• Book

Contributor:

• Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Women in science--History.
• Women in engineering--History.
• Women--Education--History.
• Women--Education.
• History.
• Women--Intellectual life.
• Women.
• Women in engineering.
• Women in science.

Physical Description:

pages ; cm

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Univ of Ottawa Pr, 2009.

Summary:

The Bold and the Brave investigates how women have striven throughout history to gain access to education and careers in science and engineering. The author introduces the reader to key concepts and debates that contextualize the obstacles that women have faced. This book provides tremendous insight into the lives and work of courageous women who have involved themselves in science against all odds. The accomplishments of these bold and brave individuals will encourage more young women to pursue careers in science and engineering. Book jacket.

Contents:

• Part I Views of Women's Intellectual Abilities
• Chapter 1 From Ancient Times to Early Modern Europe 3
• Chapter 2 Renaissance and Enlightenment 21
• Chapter 3 the Classic Arguments and Debates 35
• Part II Scientific Education of Women from the 17th Century to the 19th Century
• Chapter 4 Women Who Participated in Science in Early Modern Europe 55
• Chapter 5 Education for Women in the 16th and 17th Centuries 71
• Chapter 6 Education for Women in the 18th Century 91
• Chapter 7 School and University Reforms in the 19th Century 107
• Part III Education and Careers in Science and Engineering
• Chapter 8 Women in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science in the 20th Century 131
• Chapter 9 Obstacles to the Entry of Young Women into Science and Engineering 145
• Chapter 10 Recruitment and Outreach 161
• Chapter 11 Strategies to Attract and Retain More Women 177
• Chapter 12 Women in Scientific and Engineering Workplaces 197
• Chapter 13 Strategies for Equitable Workplaces 221
• Chapter 14 Developing a New Culture in Science, Engineering, and Technology 235
• Part IV Profiles of Three Women / Peter Frize Frize, Peter
• Chapter 15 The Bold and the Brave: Sophie Germain, Mileva Maric Einstein, and Rosalind Franklin 261.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

• 9780776607252
• 0776607251

OCLC:

406118983

Online:

The Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund Home Page