Meeting the challenge: Top women in science (Record no. 357967)
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control field | OSt |
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control field | 20250317161433.0 |
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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
International Standard Book Number | 9780197574751 |
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Transcribing agency | AACR-II |
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
Classification number | 305.43 HAR |
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
Personal name | Hargittai, Magdolna |
9 (RLIN) | 9682 |
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
Title | Meeting the challenge: Top women in science |
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
Place of publication, distribution, etc. | New York |
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Oxford University Press |
Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2023 |
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
Extent | 278 p. |
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
Summary, etc. | Throughout history, women have overcome tremendous odds to make lasting contributions to science. In Meeting the Challenge, Magdolna Hargittai shares their stories.<br/>For centuries, women scientists have faced seemingly insurmountable barriers to success in their careers. Yet many have excelled in science, achieving some of the most important scientific breakthroughs in history. In her latest book, Magdolna Hargittai discusses over 120 such women scientists. The book details the lives and careers of women scientists from the past and present, from various parts of the world, and representing many different fields, including physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, and medicine.<br/>Among the pioneering women profiled in the book are Nobel laureate and astronomer Andrea M. Ghez, medicinal physicist and Nobel laureate Rosalyn Yalow, Rosalind Franklin, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, and COVID-19 vaccine pioneer Katalin Karikó. The book also includes vignettes on the ecologist and author of Silent Spring, Rachel Carson, the primatologist Jane M. Goodall, and many others. These women demonstrate that despite the persistent idea that "science is not for women," women can and do succeed in science, even if success often requires courage and perseverance.<br/>Meeting the Challenge presents compelling human stories to inform and entertain readers and encourage those considering careers in science. By detailing the lives and achievements of many of the most important women scientists in history, the book makes a significant contribution to the history of science and provides role models for those interested in pursuing scientific careers. |
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Topical term or geographic name entry element | Gender Issue |
9 (RLIN) | 9683 |
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
Topical term or geographic name entry element | Women In Science |
9 (RLIN) | 9684 |
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Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
Koha item type | Books |
Date last seen | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Cost, replacement price | Price effective from | Koha item type | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Withdrawn status | Home library | Current library | Date acquired |
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2025-03-17 | 305.43 HAR | 178315 | 2195.00 | 2025-03-17 | Books | Not Missing | Dewey Decimal Classification | Not Damaged | Gandhi Smriti Library | Gandhi Smriti Library | 2025-03-17 |