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This landmark biobibliographic work profiles 65 women biologists—born before 1930 or now deceased—highlighting contributions across various biological subfields. Each entry features: A narrative on life & career, including contextual obstacles and achievements Detailed summaries of scientific work made comprehensible for a general audience Full bibliographies of publications by and about each scientist Selected biographees include early pioneers and influential figures like Rachel Carson, Barbara McClintock, Rosalind Franklin, Dian Fossey, and Rita Levi-Montalcini. This volume fills a significant gap in science history by recovering overlooked contributions and is praised for its comprehensiveness, readability, and inspirational value—for both academic study and public interest.

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