The Ascent of Mary Somerville in 19th Century Society

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Mathematics, History, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies
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Author: Elisabetta Strickland ISBN: 9783319491936
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: November 24, 2016
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Elisabetta Strickland
ISBN: 9783319491936
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: November 24, 2016
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This biography traces the life and work of Mary Fairfax Somerville, whose extraordinary mathematical talent only came to light through fortuitous circumstances. Barely taught to read and write as a child, all the science she learned and mastered was self taught. In this delightful narrative the author takes up the challenge of discovering how Somerville came to be one of the most outstanding British women scientists and, furthermore, a popular writer. Particular attention is paid to the gender aspects of Somerville's success in what was, to put it mildly, a predominantly male domain.

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This biography traces the life and work of Mary Fairfax Somerville, whose extraordinary mathematical talent only came to light through fortuitous circumstances. Barely taught to read and write as a child, all the science she learned and mastered was self taught. In this delightful narrative the author takes up the challenge of discovering how Somerville came to be one of the most outstanding British women scientists and, furthermore, a popular writer. Particular attention is paid to the gender aspects of Somerville's success in what was, to put it mildly, a predominantly male domain.

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