Mary Somerville, 1780-1872
McKinlay, Jane1987
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Biography of a scottish science writer, at a time science had yet to be properly defined and women's participation in science was discouraged. Her writings, covering a range of subjects, were well informed, detailed, extremely clear and readable. This ensured that there was a wide audience for the latest scientific ideas and practices.
Main title:
Mary Somerville, 1780-1872 / by Jane McKinlay.
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Imprint:
Edinburgh : Scotland's Cultural Heritage, 1987.
Collation:
22p., b&w photos., ; 21 cm.
Dewey class:
920
Local class:
LR920SOM
Language:
English
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BRN:
3424079