She was active in astronomy, one of the most demanding areas of science of the day, and flourished in the unique British tradition of Grand Amateurs, who paid their own way and were not affiliated with any academic institution.
Mary Somerville was to science what Jane Austen was to literature and Frances Trollope to travel writing. Allan Chapman’s vivid account brings to light the story of an exceptional woman, whose achievements in a field dominated by men deserve to be very widely known.
She was active in astronomy, one of the most demanding areas of science of the day, and flourished in the unique British tradition of Grand Amateurs, who paid their own way and were not affiliated with any academic institution.
Mary Somerville was to science what Jane Austen was to literature and Frances Trollope to travel writing. Allan Chapman’s vivid account brings to light the story of an exceptional woman, whose achievements in a field dominated by men deserve to be very widely known.
Mary Somerville and the World of Science
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Mary Somerville and the World of Science
92
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9783319093987 |
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| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication date: | 08/27/2014 |
| Series: | SpringerBriefs in History of Science and Technology |
| Edition description: | 2015 |
| Pages: | 92 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.01(d) |