Ladies in the Laboratory II: West European Women in Science, 1800-1900: A Survey of Their Contributions to Research

by Mary R.S. Creese

Overview

The lives of many of the nineteenth century's most notable women of science are presented in English for the first time in this companion volume to Ladies in the Laboratory: American and British Women in Science. The present volume bridges a considerable gap in English literature available on women from twelve west European countries and their work in the biological and medical sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.

A fascinating analysis of the work of notable women by national group, giving thorough data comparing the contributions of women in choice fields. Among the women presented are more than a few colorful personalities representative of the entire social scale, from a royal princess to the daughter of a Paris slum shopkeeper. Researchers in the field of women's history and science history will find this indexed volume a valuable resource.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810849792
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/17/2004
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Mary R.S. Creese is a former research chemist and has numerous publications in the field of the history of women scientists. Thomas M. Creese has taught mathematics at the University of Kansas since 1964.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Figures
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 1. Scandinavia: Baltic Diatoms, Snow-line Plants, Insects of the Oatfields
Chapter 4 2. Ireland: Mosses, Mollusks, and Migrating Boulders
Chapter 5 3. France: Of Physics, Farms, and Physicians
Chapter 6 4. Belgium and the Netherlands: from Ardennes Mosses to East Indies Algae
Chapter 7 5. Germany: Bavarian Lakes, Brazilian Forests, a Kitchen in Braunschweig
Chapter 8 6. Austria-Hungary: Mainly Medicine
Chapter 9 7. Switzerland: Physicians, Botanists, and a Chemist
Chapter 10 8. Italy: Shells of Calabria, Mosses of the Hills of Rome, Fishes of the Alpine Lakes
Chapter 11 International Comparisons and Conclusions
Chapter 12 Appendix
Chapter 13 Bibliography of Papers by West European Women (excluding the British) in Scientific Periodicals, 1800-1900
Chapter 14 Periodical Title Abbreviations Key
Chapter 15 Selected Bibliography
Chapter 16 Index
Chapter 17 About the Author

Editorial Reviews

This is a highly scholarly endeavor filling a niche in both women's studies and the history of science; together with its companion book, this will be a classic resource for years to come in both disciplines. This volume is highly recommended for all academic libraries.” —American Reference Books Annual

“Ladies in the Laboratory II is both a valuable compendium of work done by women scientists in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and a fascinating recounting of their personal journeys as women and scientists....By telling their 'stories' Creese brings these early scientists to life and makes them accessible to the reader. One gets a fascinating journey into the lives of exceptional women who overcame serious social and political constraints to lead productive lives as scientists and women....it is a pleasure to read of early work in these fields...Ladies in the Laboratory II includes bibliographic references and the work is well documented. The book is useful for the scholar wishing to study activities in a particular field or country. For the more casual reader, the profiles are the most fascinating part of the work and one can return again and again to read of interesting science and to study intriguing lives. Marie Creese succeeds splendidly in casting a light on the lives of an important group of early women scientists.” —Bulletin for the History of Chemistry

“Essential. General readers; lower-division undergraduates through faculty.” —Choice Reviews

From the Publisher

Essential. General readers; lower-division undergraduates through faculty.

Choice Reviews

This is a highly scholarly endeavor filling a niche in both women's studies and the history of science; together with its companion book, this will be a classic resource for years to come in both disciplines. This volume is highly recommended for all academic libraries.

American Reference Books Annual

Ladies in the Laboratory II is both a valuable compendium of work done by women scientists in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and a fascinating recounting of their personal journeys as women and scientists....By telling their 'stories' Creese brings these early scientists to life and makes them accessible to the reader. One gets a fascinating journey into the lives of exceptional women who overcame serious social and political constraints to lead productive lives as scientists and women....it is a pleasure to read of early work in these fields...Ladies in the Laboratory II includes bibliographic references and the work is well documented. The book is useful for the scholar wishing to study activities in a particular field or country. For the more casual reader, the profiles are the most fascinating part of the work and one can return again and again to read of interesting science and to study intriguing lives. Marie Creese succeeds splendidly in casting a light on the lives of an important group of early women scientists.

Bulletin for the History of Chemistry

Essential. General readers; lower-division undergraduates through faculty.

Choice

Essential. General readers; lower-division undergraduates through faculty.

CHOICE

Ladies in the Laboratory II is both a valuable compendium of work done by women scientists in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and a fascinating recounting of their personal journeys as women and scientists....By telling their 'stories' Creese brings these early scientists to life and makes them accessible to the reader. One gets a fascinating journey into the lives of exceptional women who overcame serious social and political constraints to lead productive lives as scientists and women....it is a pleasure to read of early work in these fields...Ladies in the Laboratory II includes bibliographic references and the work is well documented. The book is useful for the scholar wishing to study activities in a particular field or country. For the more casual reader, the profiles are the most fascinating part of the work and one can return again and again to read of interesting science and to study intriguing lives. Marie Creese succeeds splendidly in casting a light on the lives of an important group of early women scientists.

Bulletin For The History Of Chemistry

This is a highly scholarly endeavor filling a niche in both women's studies and the history of science; together with its companion book, this will be a classic resource for years to come in both disciplines. This volume is highly recommended for all academic libraries.

American Reference Books Annual (ARBA)