{"title":"Catherine Whitlock","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatherine Whitlock is a distinguished author whose works brilliantly illuminate the profound impact of women in the fields of science and nature. Her compelling narratives bring to life the achievements of pioneering figures in science, showcasing how their groundbreaking contributions have shaped our understanding of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her celebrated book, \u003cem\u003eTen Women Who Changed Science, and the World\u003c\/em\u003e, Whitlock delves into the lives and legacies of extraordinary women trailblazers. Each profile is not only a celebration of their scientific triumphs but also an exploration of the challenges they overcame to leave an indelible mark on our history. Through these captivating stories, Whitlock delivers a rich tapestry of inspiration and knowledge, making the complex world of science accessible and engaging to readers from all walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of science and nature, Catherine Whitlock’s works provide both educational insights and empowering tales, making them a worthy addition to any curious reader’s collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ten-women-who-changed-science-and-the-world-by-catherine-whitlock-9781472137432","title":"Ten Women Who Changed Science, and the World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'These minibiographies of women who persisted will move anyone with an avid curiosity about the world.' \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a foreword by Athene Donald, Professor of Experimental Physics, University of Cambridge and Master of Churchill College.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTen Women Who Changed Science\u003c\/i\u003e tells the moving stories of the physicists, biologists, chemists, astronomers, and doctors who helped to shape our world with their extraordinary breakthroughs and inventions, and outlines their remarkable achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese scientists overcame significant obstacles, often simply because they were women. Their science and their lives were driven by personal tragedies and shaped by seismic world events. What drove these remarkable women to cure previously incurable diseases, disprove existing theories, or discover new sources of energy? Some were rewarded with the Nobel Prize for their pioneering achievements - Madame Curie, twice - others were not and, even if they had been, many are still not the household names they should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite living during periods when the contribution of women was disregarded, if not ignored, these resilient women persevered with their research, whether creating life-saving drugs or expanding our knowledge of the cosmos. By daring to ask 'How?' and 'Why?' and persevering against all odds, each of these women, in a variety of ways, has helped to make the world a better place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe scientists are: Henrietta Leavitt (United States, Astronomy); Lise Meitner (Austria, Physics); Chien-Shiung Wu (United States, Physics); Marie Curie (France, Chemistry); Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin (United Kingdom, Chemistry); Virginia Apgar (United States, Medicine); Gertrude Elion (United States, Medicine); Rita Levi-Montalcini (Italy, Biology); Elsie Widdowson (United Kingdom, Biology); Rachel Carson (United States, Biology).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854891077868,"sku":"9781472137432","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781472137432.jpg?v=1759258376"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/catherine-whitlock.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}