
Feminism and Science
Nancy Tuana(Editor)
Indiana University Press
Published on 22. November 1989
Book
Paperback/Softback
250 pages
978-0-253-20525-4 (ISBN)
Description
" . . . thoughtful critiques of the myriad issues between women and science." -Belles Lettres
"Outstanding collection of essays that raise the fundamental questions of gender in what we have been taught are objective sciences." -WATERwheel
" . . . all of the articles are well written, informative, and convincing. Admirable editorial work makes this anthology unusually helpful for scholars and students . . . Highly recommended . . . " -Choice
Questioning the objectivity of scientific inquiry, this volume addresses the scope of gender bias in science. The contributors examine the ways in which science is affected by and reinforces sexist biases. The essays reveal science to be a cultural institution, structured by the political, social, and economic values of the culture within which it is practiced.
"Outstanding collection of essays that raise the fundamental questions of gender in what we have been taught are objective sciences." -WATERwheel
" . . . all of the articles are well written, informative, and convincing. Admirable editorial work makes this anthology unusually helpful for scholars and students . . . Highly recommended . . . " -Choice
Questioning the objectivity of scientific inquiry, this volume addresses the scope of gender bias in science. The contributors examine the ways in which science is affected by and reinforces sexist biases. The essays reveal science to be a cultural institution, structured by the political, social, and economic values of the culture within which it is practiced.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bloomington, IN
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 165 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-253-20525-4 (9780253205254)
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