The Ascent of Mary Somerville in 19th Century Society
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Product details:
- Edition number 1st ed. 2016
- Publisher Springer
- Date of Publication 1 December 2016
- Number of Volumes 1 pieces, Book
- ISBN 9783319491929
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages102 pages
- Size 235x155 mm
- Weight 454 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 12 Illustrations, black & white; 7 Illustrations, color 0
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Short description:
This biography traces the life and work of Mary Fairfax Somerville, whose extraordinary mathematical talent only came to light through fortuitous circumstances. Barely taught to read and write as a child, all the science she learned and mastered was self taught. In this delightful narrative the author takes up the challenge of discovering how Somerville came to be one of the most outstanding British women scientists and, furthermore, a popular writer. Particular attention is paid to the gender aspects of Somerville's success in what was, to put it mildly, a predominantly male domain.
Long description:
This biography traces the life and work of Mary Fairfax Somerville, whose extraordinary mathematical talent only came to light through fortuitous circumstances. Barely taught to read and write as a child, all the science she learned and mastered was self taught. In this delightful narrative the author takes up the challenge of discovering how Somerville came to be one of the most outstanding British women scientists and, furthermore, a popular writer. Particular attention is paid to the gender aspects of Somerville's success in what was, to put it mildly, a predominantly male domain.
?Mary Fairfax Somerville, a British woman also called ?the Queen of Science,? was the last representative of a category of scholars with a wide range of interests. ? in this biography the author, the mathematician Elisabetta Strickland, emphasizes above all her familial and professional relationships. ? This book is a pleasant and sliding reading, suitable especially for those who have no scientific basis.? (Gabriella Bernardi, Astrocom et al., astrocometal.blogspot.de, July, 2017) More
Table of Contents:
A peculiar childhood.- The two marriages.- New horizons in Paris.- The Grand Tour to Italy.- The nomadic life.- Portrait of a lady.- Taking part in the unification of Italy.- The death of William Somerville.- Garibaldi, the hero she never met.- Life in Naples.- A peaceful end.- Conclusions.
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