Women in European Academies

Women in European AcademiesThe volume examines the lives and achievements of women who played determining roles in the history of European academies and in the development of modern science in Europe. These persevering personalities either had a key influence in the establishment of academies ("Patronae Scientiarum") or were pioneering scientists who made major contributions to the progress of science ("path breakers"). In both cases, their stories provide unique testimonies on

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is confronted with the informations transmitted by Christian apologists on Orphic poems and cults

militarism and war

auch wenn in der konkreten Ausgestaltung das meiste davon auf völlig falschen Prämissen über die Natur des Universums beruht

As he argues for a fresh conception of our understanding of language

Fedwa Malti-Douglas came to America at the age of 13

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experimentation with modes of speech

The volume showcases the methodological and theoretical shifts that have shaped the field

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westward migration was a harrowing journey weighed down by the demands of caring for the sick and dying

Winner of the ASA Section on Asia and Asian America's Book Award on Asian America