Pandora's breeches
Subtitle: women, science and power in the Enlightenment
By: Patricia Fara.
Series: Pimlico ;; 637; Pimlico (Series) ;; 637.
Publisher: Pimlico
Published: 2004
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 274
Subjects: Women scientists -- History -- 17th century.; Women scientists -- History -- 18th century.; Women in science -- History -- 17th century.; Women in science -- History -- 18th century.
Description: Pandora's Breeches explores how women of the 17th and 18th centuries engaged in scientific activity and contributed to its rapid growth. It sets out a new and compelling version of science's past. --Publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 254-266) and index.