The Hidden Giants - Paperback

by Sethanne Howard (Author)

This is the story of over 4,000 years of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Women have been active scientists since the beginning of written history. Their stories enrich and enlighten us. Follow their trail from the very beginning until today. They provide a clear vision for our future when women and men working together solve the problems of society.This third edition contains stories of over 200 women as well as a special section on the history of women's rights in antiquity.

Author Biography

Dr. Howard is an astronomer with a life long interest in the history of women in science. She worked as Chief of the Nautical Almanac Office from which she retired to devote her time to her astronomical research and her avocation.