Femininity, Mathematics and Science, 1880–1914
| Author | : C. Jones |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 274 |
| Release | : 2009-10-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230246652 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230246656 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Femininity, Mathematics and Science, 1880–1914 by : C. Jones
Download or read book Femininity, Mathematics and Science, 1880–1914 written by C. Jones and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-10-15 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
