Download or read book American Women in Science: 1950 to the Present written by Martha J. Bailey and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 1998-11 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Women in Science, 1950 to the Present: A Biographical Dictionary surveys more than 300 women who have made significant contributions to major fields of scientific endeavor since 1950. Each concise A-to-Z biography includes information on the woman's background, employment history, honors, and publications and places her achievements in the appropriate scientific and social contexts. All entries are indexed by name, profession, and subject, making this an outstanding reference for anyone interested in the scientific achievements of women.