Women in science

For much of human history, women were officially excluded from the scientific realm. However, in spite of their invisibility in the history narrative, this did not mean that science was exclusively a man’s world. Many women, throughout the centuries, have managed to overcome their marginalisation and excel in their chosen field, making vital contributions to the sum of human knowledge.

With this book the EU would like to celebrate European women scientists throughout the ages. The book tells the compelling stories of some of the heroines of European science – some sung but many unsung – and, through their narratives, it enriches and completes the history of scientific knowledge by highlighting its female face.

• Primary Source

European Commission: DG Research: Science and Society: Women and science http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/index.cfm?fuseaction=public.topic&id=27&lang=1&CFID=49889300&CFTOKEN=90668533&jsessionid=b101bc417dfa5a58f9793358695365066304TR

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