Book by RaynerCanham Marelene F RaynerCanham Geoffrey W
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"Fills a significant gap, not only in the contribution of women to science but for the accurate representation of the early history of the theory of the transmutation of elements." M.H. Chaplin, Choice.
After completing a master's degree at McGill University under Rutherford's tutelage, Brooks continued her post-graduate work at Bryn Mawr College and Cambridge University, eventually returning to McGill to work again with Rutherford. In 1904 she left Canada to work at Barnard College in New York City, and then with Curie in Paris. Brooks had a significant career as a nuclear scientist, but her success was hampered by the fact that she was a woman. She eventually married and left research. Her premature death at age fifty-six was probably related to her work with radiation.
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Librería: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Harriet Brooks (1876-1933) was one of the first Canadian researchers in the field of radioactivity. Ernest Rutherford called her the best woman scientist in the field next to Marie Curie. She worked with Rutherford, J.J. Thompson, and Curie, and her achievements include identifying "emanation" (radon) and discovering the recoil of the radioactive atom. Yet, in spite of her contributions, this is the first biography of Brooks' life and work. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Former library book. Mylar protector included. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Binding is so loose that the book will stay open to any given page. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Nº de ref. del artículo: 123548253
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Librería: Frogtown Books, Inc. ABAA, Toledo, OH, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Book in fine condition. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Jacket also fine. In 1904, Brooks left Canada to work as a tutor in physics at Barnard College in New York City. It was not easy for a woman graduate in the late nineteenth or early twentieth century to find employment, especially in Canada. Even after she had secured a position at Barnard, she had to fight to establish her right to continue as a member of the faculty. The authors follow Brooks across the Atlantic, where she travelled to Italy with Maxim Gorky and his entourage, and on to Paris, where she worked for a short while with Marie Curie. 8vo. Red cloth covered boards. 168 pp. including index. Nº de ref. del artículo: 889
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Librería: Kloof Booksellers & Scientia Verlag, Amsterdam, Holanda
Condición: very good. Montréal & Buffalo : McGill-Queen's University Press, c1992. Hardcover. Dustjacket.ix, 168 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Marelene F. Rayner-Canham, Geoffrey W. Rayner-Canham. Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9780773508811. Keywords : , Nº de ref. del artículo: 234614
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Librería: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Nº de ref. del artículo: 106505
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Librería: Oast Park Books, Southend -on- Sea, ESSEX, Reino Unido
1992. McGill-Queen's University Press. Hardback. Book - VG. DJ - VG. Nº de ref. del artículo: 31231
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Librería: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Book is in NEW condition. 1.05. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0773508813-2-1
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Librería: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Brand New. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780773508811
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Librería: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: good. Book is in good condition and may contain underlining or highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include library labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc . We offer 100% money back guarantee and fast customer support. Nº de ref. del artículo: 5AAWX7001MJW_ns
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Librería: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 1.05. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0773508813-2-4
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Librería: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Nº de ref. del artículo: Holz_New_0773508813
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