Bibliograph

Vera Rubin, a life, Jacqueline Mitton, Simon Mitton

Type

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Vera Rubin, a life, Jacqueline Mitton, Simon Mitton

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-295) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Vera Rubin

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1196839927

Responsibility statement

Jacqueline Mitton, Simon Mitton

Sub title

a life

Summary

"Jacqueline Mitton and Simon Mitton offer the first biography of Vera Rubin, an astronomer who made vital contributions to our understanding of dark matter. An outstanding scientist herself, Rubin also championed women in science, by mentoring, advocating for hiring women faculty, disseminating their research, and recognizing their achievements"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The lure of the stars -- An aspiring astronomer -- Cornell and the rotating universe -- Georgetown, Gamow and galaxies -- A professional astronomer at last -- The call of the dome -- The delight of discovery -- Adventures in Andromeda -- Bright light on dark matter -- The dynamic universe -- Speaking out for women -- Wonderful life

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Contributor