The exceptions

Kate Zernike

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The story of how a group of determined, brilliant women used the power of the collective and the tools of science to inspire ongoing radical change.  It shows that real power is collective power and that speaking up and allying yourself with likeminded others is one of the key pathways to change.  This is a triumphant story – real progress has been made – and yet the problems persist. Kate Zernike tells us why.
 

ISBN: 9781398520035 Category:

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‘Outstanding’ Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry

The remarkable untold story of how a group of sixteen determined women used the power of the collective and the tools of science to inspire ongoing radical change. This is a triumphant account of progress, whilst reminding us that further action is needed.

These women scientists entered the work force in the 1960s during a push for affirmative action. Embarking on their careers they thought that discrimination against women was a thing of the past and that science was a pure meritocracy. Women were marginalized and minimized, especially as they grew older, their contributions stolen and erased.

Written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who broke the story in 1999 for The Boston Globe, when the Massachusetts Institute of Technology made the astonishing admission that it discriminated against women on its faculty, The Exceptions is an intimate narrative which centres on Nancy Hopkins – a surprisingly reluctant feminist who became a hero to two generations of women in science.

In uncovering an erased history, we are finally introduced to the hidden scientists who paved the way for collective change.

Additional information

Dimensions 19.8 × 13 × 2.6 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

432

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

500.82097444 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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