African American Women Chemists

This is an interesting collection of profiles, many of them firsts, of women who broke barriers in a demanding field. -Booklist Like pioneers in any field, these women were more than just chemical researchers or educators; they were true Renaissance women, often dually employed as reporters, editors, activists, or even priests, and playing leadership roles in national and grassroots organizations. Brown's factual accounts, while often impassive and dull, are greatly informative, and are supported by extensive citations of texts, journal articles, and personal interviews. Although books on African American chemists and female African American scientists do exist, this book is the first biographical reference on this specific underrepresented population. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Students of all levels and general readers. -- D. L. Jacobs, Rider University This is an interesting collection of profiles, many of them firsts, of women who broke barriers in a demanding field. -Booklist Like pioneers in any field, these women were more than just chemical researchers or educators; they were true Renaissance women, often dually employed as reporters, editors, activists, or even priests, and playing leadership roles in national and grassroots organizations. Brown's factual accounts, while often impassive and dull, are greatly informative, and are supported by extensive citations of texts, journal articles, and personal interviews. Although books on African American chemists and female African American scientists do exist, this book is the first biographical reference on this specific underrepresented population. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Students of all levels and general readers. -- D. L. Jacobs, Rider University