Femininity, Mathematics and Science, 1880–1914

Jones, C.

Through the prism of gender, this text explores the contrasting cultures and practice of mathematics and science and asks how they impacted on women. Claire Jones assesses nineteenth-century ideas about women's intellect, femininity and masculinity, and assesses how these attitudes shaped women's experiences as students and practitioners.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2009-10-15

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349364091

DOI: 10.1057/9780230246652

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 264