This very thorough reference is highly recommended for all libraries. Choice A valuable collection, with most of the biographies proving entertaining as well as educational. Library Journal
Foreword by Alice Schafer
Preface by the Editors
Introduction by Jeanne LaDuke
Women of Mathematics
Appendices: Biographees in Chronological Order by Birthdate;
Biographees by Place of Origin, Highest Education, Place of Work,
and Field of Mathematical Work; References in Biographical
Dictionaries and Other Collections
LOUISE S. GRINSTEIN is Professor of Mathematics and Computer
Science at Kingsborough Community College of the City University of
New York.
PAUL J. CAMPBELL is Associate Professor of Mathematics at Beloit
College.
"This collection includes biographic sketches and bibliographies of
43 women mathematicians ranging from Hypatia (370-415) to Grace
Murray Hopper (1906-). Criteria for inclusion is most often
attainment of an advanced math degree. The biographies vary greatly
in content: several of the women discussed focused on teaching and
published little beyond their thesis or dissertation.... [This] is
a valuable collection, with most of the biographies proving
entertaining as well as educational. A major contribution to the
history of mathematics and of women."-Library Journal
?The volume is a rich sourcebook for researchers and provides an
excellent basis for courses in women's studies. Grinstein and
Campbell have made a timely, valuable contribution to the field.
Women now can be encouraged by the accomplishments of these
successful role models.?-The Scientist
?This collection includes biographic sketches and bibliographies of
43 women mathematicians ranging from Hypatia (370-415) to Grace
Murray Hopper (1906-). Criteria for inclusion is most often
attainment of an advanced math degree. The biographies vary greatly
in content: several of the women discussed focused on teaching and
published little beyond their thesis or dissertation.... [This] is
a valuable collection, with most of the biographies proving
entertaining as well as educational. A major contribution to the
history of mathematics and of women.?-Library Journal
"The volume is a rich sourcebook for researchers and provides an
excellent basis for courses in women's studies. Grinstein and
Campbell have made a timely, valuable contribution to the field.
Women now can be encouraged by the accomplishments of these
successful role models."-The Scientist
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