Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science-And the World

by Rachel Swaby

Book Overview

Fifty-two inspiring and insightful profiles of history's brightest female scientists.

"Rachel Swaby's no-nonsense and needed Headstrong dynamically profiles historically overlooked female visionaries in science, technology, engineering, and math."--Elle

In 2013, the New York Times published an obituary for Yvonne Brill. It began: "She made a mean beef stroganoff, followed her husband from job to job, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553446797
• ISBN13: 9780553446791
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 8.0"