This collection of biographical and autobiographical sketches is one of the initiatives of the Women in Science (WiS) panel of the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore. Covering a range of disciplines, in these essays about one hundred Indian women scientists talk of what brought them to science, what kept their interest alive, and what has helped them achieve some measure of distinction in their careers. The young student with research ambitions will find this an important collection where she or he can learn first-hand of women who functioned and achieved their goals in the Indian social and academic environment. Others will also find the essays to be of value and interest for what they say. And also for what they do not say... The price below is inclusive of shipping within India. For overseas orders the cost is adjusted to US$25 at checkout.
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Reviews and Author details: This eye-opening collection of essays is about nearly 100 Indian women scientists from the Victorian era to present-day India. Every chapter is the story of one woman scientist living in India. Contemporary women give moving accounts of what brought them to science and what kept them going despite the exorbitant social and personal dues they paid along the way. Science historians and amateur writers present the narratives of memorable personalities who are no more. The stories are compelling even when the writing lacks finesse. Vijayasree Venkataraman, in C&E News, January 2009The editors Rohini Godbole (IISc) and Ram Ramaswamy (JNU) are physicists, and are on the Women in Science panel of the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore.
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