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Table of Contents

Foreword by Alice Schafer Preface by the Editors Introduction by Jeanne LaDuke Women of Mathematics Appendices: Biographees in Chronological Order by Birthdate; Biographees by Place of Origin, Highest Education, Place of Work, and Field of Mathematical Work; References in Biographical Dictionaries and Other Collections

About the Author

LOUISE S. GRINSTEIN is Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Kingsborough Community College of the City University of New York. PAUL J. CAMPBELL is Associate Professor of Mathematics at Beloit College.

Reviews

"This collection includes biographic sketches and bibliographies of 43 women mathematicians ranging from Hypatia (370-415) to Grace Murray Hopper (1906-). Criteria for inclusion is most often attainment of an advanced math degree. The biographies vary greatly in content: several of the women discussed focused on teaching and published little beyond their thesis or dissertation.... [This] is a valuable collection, with most of the biographies proving entertaining as well as educational. A major contribution to the history of mathematics and of women."-Library Journal

?The volume is a rich sourcebook for researchers and provides an excellent basis for courses in women's studies. Grinstein and Campbell have made a timely, valuable contribution to the field. Women now can be encouraged by the accomplishments of these successful role models.?-The Scientist

?This collection includes biographic sketches and bibliographies of 43 women mathematicians ranging from Hypatia (370-415) to Grace Murray Hopper (1906-). Criteria for inclusion is most often attainment of an advanced math degree. The biographies vary greatly in content: several of the women discussed focused on teaching and published little beyond their thesis or dissertation.... [This] is a valuable collection, with most of the biographies proving entertaining as well as educational. A major contribution to the history of mathematics and of women.?-Library Journal

"The volume is a rich sourcebook for researchers and provides an excellent basis for courses in women's studies. Grinstein and Campbell have made a timely, valuable contribution to the field. Women now can be encouraged by the accomplishments of these successful role models."-The Scientist