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Who's Afraid of Marie Curie? The Challenges Facing Women in Science and Technology

by Linley Erin Hall

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In 2005, Larry Summers, former president of Harvard University, sparked an outcry when her suggested that women might not be as innately gifted in science and math as men. Since then, the news media have attacked this issue over and over, but with no real answers or explanations. Finally, Who's Afraid of Marie Curie? does just that. Author Linley Erin Hall interviewed more than 100 women of all ages, seeking to uncover what sparked their interest in science, what experiences they've had in their careers, and, in some cases, why they chose to leave their fields. Written in accessible language rather than scholarly jargon, Who's Afraid of Marie Curie? explores the complex world of women in science and technology.

Synopsis:

In 2005, Larry Summers, former president of Harvard, sparked an outcry when he suggested that women might not be as innately gifted in scientific and mathematical ability as men. Since then, issues related to the lack of women in science and engineering have appeared in the news, but these sound bites tell only part of the story.

Who’s Afraid of Marie Curie? weaves together research and women’s personal stories, presenting both the challenges and triumphs women experience in the sciences. Author Linley Erin Hall has interviewed more than one hundred women, including students of all ages, to uncover what sparked their interest in science, what they’ve experienced in their careers, and, in some cases, why they decided to leave their field. Her findings are that change is happening, but some women are being left behind while others shoot ahead. Written in accessible language rather than scholarly jargon, Who’s Afraid of Marie Curie? explores the complexity behind the sound bites to present a real picture of women in science and technology.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9781580052115
Subtitle:
The Challenges Facing Women in Science and Technology
Author:
Hall, Linley Erin
Publisher:
Seal Press (CA)
Location:
CA
Subject:
Women's Studies
Subject:
Women's Studies - General
Subject:
Science
Subject:
Women
Subject:
Philosophy & Social Aspects
Subject:
Social aspects
Subject:
Women -- Employment.
Subject:
Women in science
Copyright:
2007
Publication Date:
November 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
319
Dimensions:
8.20x5.76x.81 in. .80 lbs.
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