Ladies in the Laboratory II West European

A fascinating analysis of the work of notable women by national group, giving thorough data comparing the contributions of women in choice fields. Among the women presented are more than a few colorful personalities representative of the entire social scale, from a royal princess to the daughter of a Paris slum shopkeeper. Researchers in the field of women's history and science history will find this indexed volume a valuable resource.

Mary R. S. Creese is a former research chemist and has published numerous books and articles in the field of the history of women scientists

Figures

vii

Introduction

ix

Scandinavia: Baltic Diatoms, Snow-line Plants, Insects of the Oatfields

1

(36)

Sweden

Norway

Denmark

Finland

Ireland: Mosses, Mollusks, and Migrating Boulders

37

(20)

France: Of Physics, Farms, and Physicians

57

(44)

Belgium and the Netherlands: From Ardennes Mosses to East Indies Algae

101

(14)

Germany: Bavarian Lakes, Brazilian Forests, a Kitchen in Braunschweig

115

(56)

Austria-Hungary: Mainly Medicine

171

(10)

Switzerland: Physicians, Botanists, and a Chemist

181

(8)

Italy: Shells of Calabria, Mosses of the Hills of Rome, Fishes of the Alpine Lakes

189

(20)

International Comparisons and Conclusions

209

(8)

Appendix

217

(20)

American Women

British Women

Bibliography of Papers by West European Women (excluding the British) in Scientific Periodicals, 1800--1900

237

(38)

Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Appendix (papers by American and British women not listed in volume 1)

Periodical Title Abbreviations Key

275

(8)

Selected Bibliography

283

(4)

Index

287

(4)

About the Author

291

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