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The Girl's Guide to a Life in Science

Summary

 Inspiring, informative, ingenious…meet twenty-five of India’s most celebrated female scientists. From astrophysics to zoology, learn what it takes to make a career in science. 

Who were they encouraged by? What did they struggle against? What motivated them to chose their particular field? What are the key questions at the cutting edge of modern research? What are the Big Questions that they are striving to find answers for?

Why chose a life in science at all?

Each of the women in this essential guide gives a short overview of their life and career. The profiles are accompanied by “Know-it-ology”—a brief introduction to their particular field of research. Each of the scientists describes her own “Eureka Moment”. 

 



Editor: Ram Ramaswamy, Rohini Godbole and Mandakini Dubey
Year: 2011
Price: Rs. 245
Binding: Paperback
Pages: vii + 184
Dimensions: 9 in x 6 in
Publisher: Zubaan Books
ISBN 13: 9789381017111

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