The Hidden Giants

This is the story of over 4,000 years of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Women have been active scientists since the beginning of written history. Their stories enrich and enlighten us. Follow their trail from the very beginning until today. They provide a clear vision for our future when women and men working together solve the problems of society. This third edition contains stories of over 200 women as well as a special section on the history of women's rights in antiquity.