Female innovators who changed our world
Shimizu, Emma2022
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We are not all born with equal opportunities. Yet there have been countless of women who have overcome a range of barriers such as prejudice, illness, and personal tragedy to advance our understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). They used their knowledge to change the world, and their stories are fascinating. This book offers a concise introduction of the lives of 46 women, taking you into the cultural and social context of the world they lived in. Through their intelligence, courage, and resilience, they used STEM to defy expectations and inspire generations to follow in their footsteps.
Main title:
Female innovators who changed our world / Emma Shimizu.
Author:
Shimizu, Emma, author
Imprint:
Barnsley : Pen & Sword History, 2022.
Collation:
176 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781526789693 (pbk)
Dewey class:
509.252
LC class:
Q130
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3059868