American Women in Science: 1950 to the Present: A Biographical Dictionary

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This fascinating biographical dictionary surveys the American women who have made significant contributions to major fields of scientific endeavor since 1950. * Biographical entries of female scientific figures from Jane Brody and Helen Mary Caldicott to Shirley Ann Jackson and Judith Kimble * All entries are indexed by profession, name, and subject * Bibliographic references and illustrations

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"...the strength of this book is in bringing these women together so you don't need to consult a half-dozen references. Recommended for academic and public libraries." - Library Journal "An accurate, well-written, and useful resource." - School Library Journal "It is hard to think of a library that would not welcome this resource. Highly Recommended." - The Book Report "The biographical dictionary is full of interesting stories of women who have persevered under often-difficult circumstances to rise to the top of their fields ... American Women in Science is a valuable addition to public, high school, and college libraries." - E-Streams

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Martha J. Bailey is life sciences librarian at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.