Natural Eloquence

Women Reinscribe Science

Author: Barbara T. Gates
Secondary Author: Ann B. Shteir
ISBN: 9780299154844

Women have long participated in the dissemination of science, a part of the history of science that until recently has been undervalued and little explored. By practicing the arts of science writing, lecturing, and scientific illustration, women popularizers of science have played a significant role in creating scientific culture. Natural Eloquence, a collection of essays examining the work of both lesser-known women of science from the nineteenth century and such prominent twentieth-century figures as Rachel Carson, Dian Fossey, and Diane Ackerman, raises thoughtful questions about marginalization, popularization, and originality.     Illuminating many facets of women's science writing in the English-speaking world, some essays show how women pioneered in describing the natural histories of Canada, Australia, and the United States. Other essays look at the ways British and American science writers positioned themselves to address audiences of women, children, and the working class.

Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Publish Date: 1997

Subjects: Science / History, Social Science / Women's Studies

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: STEM)