The Women Founders of the Social Sciences: Volume 5

by Lynn McDonald

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Ground-breaking and original, this book debunks the myth that empirical social science has been dominated by its male founders and methodologists. The author re-analyses the critical role British, French and American women played in creating the field from the 16th through the early 20th centuries. Included are Mary Astell, Mary Wollstonecraft, Harriet Martineau, Beatrice Webb, Catharine Macauley, Florence Nightingale, Madame de Sta l and Jane Addams...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0773523499

ISBN13:9780773523494

Release Date:May 1994

Publisher:Carleton University Press

Length:287 Pages

Weight:0.80 lbs.

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Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Gay & Lesbian Politics & Social Sciences Professionals & Academics Social Science Social Sciences Social Scientists & Psychologists Women's Studies

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