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Vera Rubin : a life / Jacqueline Mitton, Simon Mitton.

Mitton, Jacqueline, (author.). Mitton, Simon, 1946- (author.).

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.

Item details

ISBN: 9780674919198
ISBN: 067491919X
Physical Description: x, 309 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Publisher: Cambridge, Massachusetts : Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2021.
Copyright: ©2021

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	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.