{"product_id":"women-in-medicine-laura-windsor-9781576073926","title":"Women in Medicine: An Encyclopedia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive compilation of the inspiring and educational stories of women in medicine through the ages and around the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWomen in Medicine: An Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e tells the hidden history of healing practitioners. Since ancient times, and in every human society, women have played a critical, if unheralded, role in the practice and progress of the medical arts and sciences. From the 11th century German nun Hildegarde of Bingen to early 20th century radiology pioneer Marie Curie to controversial Surgeon General Jocelyn Elders, \u003ci\u003eWomen in Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e portrays the struggles, the skills, the science, and the inspiring stories of more than 200 of history's great women physicians and medical researchers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNot just a biographical compendium, \u003ci\u003eWomen in Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e also includes entries on the key universities, institutes, and foundations of this illustrious history. Chock full of unique illustrations and complete with extensive bibliography and index, this one volume encyclopedia is the most comprehensive and accessible reference work on the history of women in medicine. A must buy for any library looking to round out its women's history or history of science reference shelf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laura Windsor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1576073920\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781576073926\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/14\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.35h x 7.32w x 0.97d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2003 pg. 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2003 pg. 1233\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Bks Annual\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2003 pg. 393\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2003","brand":"Laura Windsor","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088583209215,"sku":"9781576073926","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_27a1a714-8ead-4ec1-93fc-b29789b45015.jpg?v=1769105576","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/women-in-medicine-laura-windsor-9781576073926","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}