A lab of one's own : science and suffrage in the First World War
Fara, Patricia2018
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2018 marks the centenary not only of the Armistice but also of women gaining the vote. 'A Lab of One's Own' commemorates both anniversaries by exploring how the War gave female scientists, doctors and engineers unprecedented opportunities to undertake endeavours normally reserved for men.
Main title:
A lab of one's own : science and suffrage in the First World War / Patricia Fara.
Author:
Fara, Patricia, author
Imprint:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Collation:
336 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 22 cm
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9780198794981 (hbk. :)
Language:
English
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918 -- Women -- Great BritainWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Great Britain -- Participation, FemaleWomen -- Suffrage -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centurySuffragists -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryWomen scientists -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryWomen physicians -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryWomen engineers -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryWarfare and Defence
BRN:
81642
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