Geoff Rayner-Canham – författare

"The book neatly illuminates a forgotten history of female chemists — and this is not an overstatement. It contains a multitude of names, events and socio-economic interactions in the pursuit of women's education and professional emancipation that are guaranteed to contain stories that readers will not have heard before … It is easily a dip-in and dip-out type of read, allowing simple navigation to specific areas of Britain, disciplines and professions … Besides highlighting the women who fought against an inherently male-dominated system and celebrating their supporters, this book also examines the events and the history surrounding their lives and endeavours. It pays particular note to the nations of the British Isles and gives equal contribution to those lost in history as to those names we are all so familiar with. A fantastic resource that has been excellently researched, I am sure it will remain an ageless tribute and reference work."Education in ChemistryHistorically, British chemistry has been perceived as a solely male endeavour. However, this perception is untrue: the allure of chemistry has attracted British women for centuries past. In this new book, the authors trace the story of women's fascination with chemistry back to the amateur women chemists of the late 1500s. From the 1880s, pioneering academic girls' schools provided the knowledge base and enthusiasm to enable their graduates to enter chemistry degree programs at university. The ensuing stream of women chemistry graduates made interesting and significant contributions to their fields, yet they have been absent from the historical record.In addition to the broad picture, the authors focus upon the life and contributions of some of the individual women chemists who were determined to survive and flourish in their chosen field. From secondary school to university to industry, some of the women chemists expressed their sentiments and enthusiasm in chemistry verse. Examples of their poetic efforts are sprinkled throughout to give a unifying theme from grade school to university and industrial employment. This book provides a well-researched glimpse into the forgotten world of British women in chemistry up to the 1930s and 1940s.

This compilation explores in depth the lives and achievements of fifteen remarkable women chemists and biochemists whose stories deserve to be widely known. Although women's contributions to science are increasingly being recognized, many still remain in the shadows. This book brings these accomplishments to light, celebrating figures such as Eunice Foote, who first discovered the greenhouse effect, and Alice Ball, a pioneering African-American chemist whose work was integral to the development of an effective treatment for leprosy. For each of the fifteen profiles, the authors draw extensively on contemporary sources, bringing each individual and her era vividly to life through a rich tapestry of quotations and historical context.Each account follows a distinctive structure, beginning with a contextual overview that sets the scene for the individual's time and circumstances, followed by a detailed narrative of her life and scientific contributions. The chapters conclude with reflections on why these contributions were overlooked for so long—examining themes such as the Matilda effect, discovery appropriation, and premature discovery. This book offers an engaging, insightful, and deeply researched exploration of these women's lives, their lasting impact on science, and the broader story of women's place in the scientific enterprise—both past and present.

This compilation explores in depth the lives and achievements of fifteen remarkable women chemists and biochemists whose stories deserve to be widely known. Although women's contributions to science are increasingly being recognized, many still remain in the shadows. This book brings these accomplishments to light, celebrating figures such as Eunice Foote, who first discovered the greenhouse effect, and Alice Ball, a pioneering African-American chemist whose work was integral to the development of an effective treatment for leprosy. For each of the fifteen profiles, the authors draw extensively on contemporary sources, bringing each individual and her era vividly to life through a rich tapestry of quotations and historical context.Each account follows a distinctive structure, beginning with a contextual overview that sets the scene for the individual's time and circumstances, followed by a detailed narrative of her life and scientific contributions. The chapters conclude with reflections on why these contributions were overlooked for so long—examining themes such as the Matilda effect, discovery appropriation, and premature discovery. This book offers an engaging, insightful, and deeply researched exploration of these women's lives, their lasting impact on science, and the broader story of women's place in the scientific enterprise—both past and present.

Continuing their research uncovering the lives of women chemists at the turn of the 20th Century, Geoff and Marelene Rayner-Canham have turned their attention to some of the male chemists who enabled women to thrive in chemistry.This book provides an insight into the character of 14 male chemists and their female students. Using contemporary quotes, the authors build an interesting narrative, demonstrating how the support and encouragement of their students was reciprocated with significant contributions to their fame and research.Beyond the lives of individuals, readers will explore a period of social change in chemistry, not only the acceptance of co-educational teaching, but also the development of domestic chemistry as a subject. Significantly, this period also saw the acceptance of women into the Chemical Society, championed by several of the men featured.

British chemistry has traditionally been depicted as a solely male endeavour. However, this perspective is untrue: the allure of chemistry has attracted women since the earliest times. Despite the barriers placed in their path, women studied academic chemistry from the 1880s onwards and made interesting or significant contributions to their fields, yet they are virtually absent from historical records.Comprising a unique set of biographies of 141 of the 896 known women chemists from 1880 to 1949, this work attempts to address the imbalance by showcasing the determination of these women to survive and flourish in an environment dominated by men. Individual biographical accounts interspersed with contemporary quotes describe how women overcame the barriers of secondary and tertiary education, and of admission to professional societies. Although these women are lost to historical records, they are brought together here for the first time to show that a vibrant culture of female chemists did indeed exist in Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

This book presents the pioneering role of the women chemists at the London School of Medicine for Women (LSMW). The London School of Medicine for Women (LSMW) was the first School in Britain to enable women to gain medical qualifications.

This book presents the pioneering role of the women chemists at the London School of Medicine for Women (LSMW). The London School of Medicine for Women (LSMW) was the first School in Britain to enable women to gain medical qualifications.

Das erfolgreiche Grundlagenlehrbuch jetzt in durchgehend überarbeiteter NeuauflageDie viel gelobte Einführung in die Allgemeine und Anorganische Chemie ist für die 3. Auflage vollständig überarbeitet und aktualisiert worden. Das erweiterte Autorenteam - Michael Binnewies, Maik Finze, Manfred Jäckel, Peer Schmidt und Helge Willner - hat zahlreiche neue Inhalte eingearbeitet und den Text an anderen Stellen gestrafft, um das Lehrbuch wieder optimal auf die Bedürfnisse der Chemiestudierenden im Haupt- und Nebenfach zuzuschneiden. Es besticht weiterhin durch die ausgewogene und klare Stoffdarstellung sowie die vielen Einblicke in hochaktuelle Themen und Anwendungen. Die Beschreibung großtechnischer Verfahren ist ebenso auf den neuesten Stand gebracht worden wie die Diskussion der zunhmend wichtiger werdenden seltenen Elemente. Rohstoffe für Zukunftstechnologien, Schweißen und Löten, Magnetwerkstoffe und Wärmespeicher sind Themen neuer Exkurse. Kurze Zusammenfassungenan den Kapitelenden werden den Lernenden die Prüfungsvorbereitungen erleichtern. Setzt neue Maßstäbe in der Grundausbildung angehender Chemiker. Wird sich für Studierende in Diplom- und Bachelor-Studiengängen rasch als unentbehrlicher Begleiter durch die ersten Semester erweisen – und vielfach auch darüber hinaus. Schweizerische Laboratoriums-Zeitschrift Vorteilhaft ist die gute Einbindung der Praktikumsinhalte des Grundstudiums. Angenehm lesen sich die Exkurse, welche die allgemeinen Lehrinhalte des Buches um Themen wie „Untersuchungsmethoden“ oder „Chemie in Natur, Alltag und Technik“ geschickt ergänzen. Hilfreich sind die eingebundenen Übungsaufgaben am Ende der Kapitel. Nachrichten aus der Chemie Abgerundete Darstellung der Allgemeinen und Anorganischen Chemie mit vielen aktuellen Beispielen. Prof. Dr. Peter Volgnandt, Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Hervorragendes Buch, ideal zur Einführung, zeitgemäße Aufmachung. Prof. Dr. Oliver Tepner, Universität Regensburg Ich habe noch nie ein Lehrbuch mit mehr Vergnügen gelesen. In Verständlichkeit / Didaktik und in den Bezügen zur Chemie im Alltag unschlagbar. Prof. i. R. Dr. W. Kläui, Universität Düsseldorf

"This is an an absolutely wonderful book that is full of gems about the elements and the periodic table … All in all, the book is highly recommended to philosophers of chemistry. As philosophers we have a natural tendency to concentrate on generalities and not to get too involved in the specifics and the details. Above all else, this new book reminds us that such an approach needs to be tempered by a detailed knowledge of the exceptions and features that go against the simplified generalities which we so cherish." [Read Full Review]Eric ScerriFoundations of Chemistry"Many questions are dealt with in a clearly written way in this stimulating and innovative book. The reader will quickly become interested in the subject and will be taken on tour through this Periodic Table in a very readable way, both for students and teachers … The number of illustrations is good, and clear. This book is indeed unique and quite thought-provoking … This book is highly recommended for students, teachers, researchers and not only chemists! Geologists, biochemist and also physicists will find it very interesting to read." [Read Full Review]Chemistry InternationalThat fossilized chart on every classroom wall — isn't that The Periodic Table? Isn't that what Mendeléev devised about a century ago? No and No. There are many ways of organizing the chemical elements, some of which are thought-provoking, and which reveal philosophical challenges. Where does hydrogen 'belong'? Can an element occupy more than one location on the chart? Which are the Group 3 elements? Is aluminum in the wrong place? Why is silver(I) like thallium(I)? Why is vanadium like molybdenum? Why does gold form an auride ion like a halide ion? Does an atom 'know' if it is a non-metal or metal? Which elements are the 'metalloids'? Which are the triels? So many questions! In this stimulating and innovative book, the Reader will be taken on a voyage from the past to the present to the future of the Periodic Table. This book is unique. This book is readable. This book is thought-provoking. It is a multi-dimensional examination of patterns and trends among the chemical elements. Every reader will discover something about the chemical elements which will provoke thought and a new appreciation as to how the elements relate together.