
Ladies in the Laboratory IV
Imperial Russia's Women in Science, 1800-1900: A Survey of Their Contributions to Research
Mary R. S. Creese(Author)
Thomas M. Creese(Co-Author)
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published on 12. March 2015
Book
Hardback
188 pages
978-1-4422-4741-3 (ISBN)
Description
The first volume of Ladies in the Laboratory provided a systematic survey and comparison of the work of nineteenth-century American and British women in scientific research. Companion volumes focused on women scientists from Western Europe and the former British colonial territories of South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
In Ladies in the Laboratory IV, Mary R.S. Creese expands her scope to include the contributions of nineteenth-century women of Imperial Russia. Many of these women believed that science was the key to social progress, and the great advances in scientific research-work in which Russians had leading roles-made scientific training especially attractive. Featuring biographical sketches of more than 120 women, this volume covers individuals whose scientific research encompassed medicine, chemistry, zoology, botany, and paleontology. Organized into chapters by field, the entries provide details about the personal backgrounds as well as professional achievements of these remarkable women.
A well-organized blend of individual life stories and quantitative information, this volume is for everyone interested in nineteenth-century science. The stories of these women make for fascinating reading and serve as a valuable source for those who want to learn more about the history of women in science and medicine as well as nineteenth-century Russian history.
In Ladies in the Laboratory IV, Mary R.S. Creese expands her scope to include the contributions of nineteenth-century women of Imperial Russia. Many of these women believed that science was the key to social progress, and the great advances in scientific research-work in which Russians had leading roles-made scientific training especially attractive. Featuring biographical sketches of more than 120 women, this volume covers individuals whose scientific research encompassed medicine, chemistry, zoology, botany, and paleontology. Organized into chapters by field, the entries provide details about the personal backgrounds as well as professional achievements of these remarkable women.
A well-organized blend of individual life stories and quantitative information, this volume is for everyone interested in nineteenth-century science. The stories of these women make for fascinating reading and serve as a valuable source for those who want to learn more about the history of women in science and medicine as well as nineteenth-century Russian history.
Reviews / Votes
This well-documented book, the fourth in a series describing the life and scientific accomplishments of 19th-century women, focuses on Russia. A former research chemist, Creese describes how women used science to advance themselves as independent thinkers. The interesting stories in the book show the variety of paths taken to achieve mastery of science. Politics in 19th-century Imperial Russia were different from politics in Europe or America, and this was reflected in the societal position of women. For some, science was seen as a means to advance gender equality using nihilist, communist ideals; others were born to Russian parents but had European family ties that influenced their scientific pursuits. Creese notes that at the end of the 19th century, over 50 percent of scientific articles published by Russian women were in medicine, followed by chemistry. Medical studies were carried out mainly in Switzerland, and many women on their return to Russia cared for the poor, women, and children in rural areas. However, some remained in Europe or immigrated to the United States, where they promoted women's higher medical education. All in all, this book provides readers with a good blend of life stories and quantitative information. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals and practitioners. * Choice Reviews *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
5 b/w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
748 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4422-4741-3 (9781442247413)
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Imperial Russia's Women in Science, 1800-1900: a Survey of Their Contributions to Research
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Persons
Mary R.S. Creese is a former research chemist and has written numerous publications about the history of women scientists. She is the author of Ladies in the Laboratory: American and British Women in Science, 1800-1900 (Scarecrow, 1998), Ladies in the Laboratory II: West European Women in Science, 1800-1900 (Scarecrow, 2003), and Ladies in the Laboratory III: South African, Australian, New Zealand, and Canadian Women in Science (Scarecrow, 2010).
Content
List of Figures
Periodical Abbreviations
Introduction
Acknowledgments
1. Russia's Early Medical Women
2. Opening Laboratory Doors: Chemists and Biochemists
3. Life Sciences: Botanists, Zoologists, and Entomologists
4. Mathematicians and Astronomers
5. Earth Sciences and Other Explorers in Prehistory
6. Contributors from Imperial Russia's Western Lands: Polish Women
Appendix: Supplemental Biographies and Further Notes
Bibliography of Papers by Women of Imperial Russia in Scientific Periodicals, 1800-1900
Selected Bibliography
Index
About the Author and Contributor
Periodical Abbreviations
Introduction
Acknowledgments
1. Russia's Early Medical Women
2. Opening Laboratory Doors: Chemists and Biochemists
3. Life Sciences: Botanists, Zoologists, and Entomologists
4. Mathematicians and Astronomers
5. Earth Sciences and Other Explorers in Prehistory
6. Contributors from Imperial Russia's Western Lands: Polish Women
Appendix: Supplemental Biographies and Further Notes
Bibliography of Papers by Women of Imperial Russia in Scientific Periodicals, 1800-1900
Selected Bibliography
Index
About the Author and Contributor