women mathematicians

Explores the lives of 150 women from throughout history and around the world who have made significant contributions to the fields of science and math; arranged alphabetically, with a general bibliography, a visual chronology, four subject indexes, a comprehensive index, and photographs.

Contains biographical profiles of fifty-nine women from around the world, born between c. 360 to 1965, who have devoted their lives to mathematics; arranged alphabetically by last name.

Describes the life of the French mathematician Sophie Germain, and focuses on her accomplishments, which include her contributions to number theory and work with vibrating surfaces.

A collection of twenty-two stories that provide information about the lives and works of women from throughout history who made significant contributions to the development of science and mathematics.

A short biography of Hypatia, a young woman who lived in Alexandria, Egypt during the fourth century, who became an authority in mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.