Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin : An Autobiography and Other Recollections Paperback / softback
by Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
Edited by Katherine (DIGITAL Equipment Corporation, Massachusetts) Haramundanis
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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin became acclaimed in her lifetime as the greatest woman astronomer of all time.
Her own story of her professional life, work and scientific achievements is augmented by the personal recollections of her daughter, Katherine Haramundanis, as well as a scientific appreciation by Jesse Greenstein, a historical essay by Peggy Kidwell and, in this new edition, an introduction by Virginia Trimble.
Payne-Gaposchkin's overwhelming love for astronomy was her personal guiding light, and her attitude and approach have lessons for all.
She received many prestigious awards for her outstanding contributions to science and in 1956 became the first woman to be advanced to the rank of Professor at Harvard University, as well as being the first woman departmental chair.
This book will interest both astronomers and those studying the advancement of the position and status of women in society.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:300 pages, 15 Halftones, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:21/03/1996
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- ISBN:9780521483902
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:300 pages, 15 Halftones, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:21/03/1996
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- ISBN:9780521483902