American Women in Technology: An Encyclopedia

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Bloomsbury Academic, Jul 1, 2000 - Social Science - 404 pages

A diverse compendium of biographies of leading American women in the field of technology.

American Women in Technology: An Encyclopedia tells the fascinating story of women's contributions to numerous fields, including aerospace, engineering, information technology, telecommunications, and medical technology. Entries focus on technological events that opened scientific areas to women, biographies of women who made important contributions to technology, and organizations that aided women to enter specialties ranging from astrophysics and aerospace to telecommunications and textiles.

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American Women in Technology: An Encyclopedia
Linda Zierdt-Warshaw,Alan Winkler,Leonard Bernstein
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Linda Zierdt-Warshaw,Alan Winkler,Leonard Bernstein
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About the author (2000)

Linda Zierdt-Warshaw is a professional editor and a writer specializing in scientific and educational materials.

Alan Winkler is a science resource specialist in the field of science education.

Leonard Bernstein has authored several science textbooks and other instructional materials. He has taught secondary school science and founded a middle school with a focus on science and technology.

Bibliographic information

TitleAmerican Women in Technology: An Encyclopedia
AuthorsLinda Zierdt-Warshaw, Alan Winkler, Leonard Bernstein
Editionillustrated
PublisherBloomsbury Academic, 2000
Original fromthe University of Michigan
DigitizedDec 27, 2007
ISBN1576070727, 9781576070727
Length404 pages
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Social Science / Ethnic Studies / General
Social Science / Women's Studies
  
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