Description |
vii, 212 p. ; 23 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Mary Wortley Montagu (1689-1762) : promoter of inoculation against smallpox -- Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) : founder of modern nursing -- Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910) : champion of medical education for women -- Lydia Folger Fowler (1822 |
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Rebecca Craighill Lancefield (1895-1981) : researcher of streptococci classification and infections -- Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori (1896-1957) : researcher in sugar metabolism and glycogen storage disorders -- Rachel Fuller Brown (1898-1980) : co |
Summary |
"This book profiles 25 women who have made significant contributions to medical research. Each profile includes a general introduction and childhood, her formal education, her most valuable contributions, and events or persons which influenced h |
Subject |
Medicine -- Research.
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Biology -- Research.
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Women scientists -- Biography.
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Scientists -- Biography.
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Medicine -- History.
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ISBN |
9780786429271 (softcover : alk. paper) |
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0786429275 (softcover : alk. paper) |
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