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- Title
The Allure of Mathematics or Book Review: Seduced by Logic: Émilie Du Châtelet, Mary Somerville, and the Newtonian Revolution, by Robyn Arianrhod.
- Authors
Lamprecht, Elizabeth Ann
- Abstract
Today, there is a tendency to overlook the contributions of women such as Émilie du Châtelet and Mary Somerville; yet, despite numerous obstacles, they were able to make meaningful contributions to science. This review of Robyn Arianrhod's book provides brief biographical summaries of the lives of these extraordinary women. It also considers some of the ramications of Isaac Newton's theory. Throughout history, various factors have impeded women from full participation in scientific research; nevertheless, Émilie du Châtelet and Mary Somerville found and took advantage of opportunities to engage in scientific activities. This raises the question: had these women been born during contemporary times, what original scientific discoveries might they have made?
- Subjects
SEDUCED by Logic: Emilie Du Chatelet, Mary Somerville &; the Newtonian Revolution (Book); ARIANRHOD, Robyn; DU Chatelet, Gabrielle Emilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, marquise, 1706-1749; SOMERVILLE, Mary, 1780-1872; NONFICTION
- Publication
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics, 2016, Vol 6, Issue 1, p277
- ISSN
2159-8118
- Publication type
Book Review
- DOI
10.5642/jhummath.201601.18