TITLE

In search of the mothers of invention

AUTHOR(S)

Smith-Heavenrich, Sue

PUB. DATE

June 1994

SOURCE

Mothering;Summer94, Issue 71, p98

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on women inventors. Lack of mention of women's inventions in textbooks and encyclopedias; Politics of technology; Programs which encourage girls to take an interest in and pursue courses in the sciences and technology; Names and accomplishments of specific female inventors.

ACCESSION #

9406281342

 

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