The Madame Curie Complex: The Hidden History of Women in Science

by Des Julie and Julie Des Jardins

Book Overview

The historian and author of Lillian Gilbreth examines the "Great Man" myth of science with profiles of women scientists from Marie Curie to Jane Goodall.

Why is science still considered to be predominantly male profession? In The Madame Curie Complex, Julie Des Jardin dismantles the myth of the lone male genius, reframing the history of science with revelations about women's substantial contributions to the field.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558616136
• ISBN13: 9781558616134
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Feminist Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 9.3"