Femininity, Mathematics and Science, 1880–1914
Description
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.
Keywords
MathematicsHistory & PhilosophyHistoryWorldSocial HistoryEuropeGreat BritainSocial ScienceGender StudiesModern
2009Book
Author(s)Claire G. Jones
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780230555211
LanguageEnglish
