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Complexities: Women in Mathematics

January 01, 1970

Complexities: Women in Mathematics is an edited volume on women in mathematics that "contains the stories and insights of more than eighty female mathematicians".[1] It was edited by Bettye Anne Case and Anne M. Leggett, based on a collection of material from the Newsletter of the Association for Women in Mathematics, and published by Princeton University Press in 2005 (ISBN 0-691-11462-5).

Topics edit

The book contains over 100 articles,[2] by over 70 authors,[3] divided into five sections. The first of these, "Inspiration", discusses the work of famous women in mathematics (such as Sofya Kovalevskaya, Julia Robinson, and Emmy Noether)[1] and of women mathematicians from the 18th and 19th centuries,[4] offering insights into their personal life as well as their mathematics.[3] Next, "Joining Together" covers the history of the Association for Women in Mathematics[4] and related topics in the organization of women in mathematics[1] including European Women in Mathematics[5] and the participation of women at the International Congress of Mathematicians.[2]

The middle section, "Choices and Challenges", covers the problems facing women in contemporary mathematics,[4] and includes a statistical quantification of these problems by Case and Leggett.[5] "Celebration" is a collection of plenary talks and other materials from the Olga Taussky-Todd Celebration of Careers for Women in Mathematics,[4] a conference held in 1999 to celebrate women in mathematics; its plenary speakers were Christa Binder [de], Evelyn Boyd Granville, Lisa Goldberg, Fern Hunt, Diane Lambert, Cathleen Synge Morawetz, Linda Petzold, Helene Shapiro, Richard S. Varga, Margaret H. Wright, and Lani Wu.[6] The final chapter, "Into a New Century", consists of essays by the youg women mathematicians of the time the book was published,[1] many of them in non-academic careers. A collection of photographs from 1975 to 2003 is included as an appendix.[7]

Despite its material on the difficulties faced by women in mathematics, the tone of the book is "factual and upbeat", in many cases covering ordinary mathematical careers with no overt discrimination, and celebratory rather than encyclopedic.[1]

Audience and reception edit

The book is aimed at any woman interested in a mathematical career and anyone else "interested in the struggle and development of female mathematicians",[4] and is "intended to encourage young women to enter mathematics".[7] Reviewer Peggy Kidwell suggests that it would be of interest to historians of mathematics in its documentation of many current practices.[7] And reviewer Shandelle Henson recommends it to all professional mathematicians, to provide history and context to the struggles still faced by some of their students, to help face down their own prejudices, and to avoid backsliding in the progress we have made as a society to reduce the obstacles for women in mathematics.[1]

A small complaint of Kidwell is that there is no bibliography of related literature on women in mathematics.[7] A. E. L. Davis, a British reviewer, criticizes the US-centric focus of the book, as does Argentinian-born mathematician Marianne Korten.[8][2] Davis writes that "only parts" of it would be of interest to British readers, calls the first chapter's coverage of historical women in mathematics "rather disappointing" compared to the more encyclopedic Women of Mathematics: A Bio-Bibliographic Sourcebook by Louise Grinstein and Paul Campbell, and criticizes the Todd Celebration section as too specialized and technical for the audience of the book. Nevertheless, Davis recommends the final section of perspectives from young women mathematicians "to teachers everywhere who would like to promote mathematics to their high-flyers".[8] And both Davis and reviewer Gwen Spencer agree that the book provides "valuable practical advice" to women mathematicians on balancing families and careers and handling two-body job searching, and examples of how to address these issues that may also be helpful for institutions aiming to treat women better.[5][8] Korten singles out the essays by Cora Sadosky, Susan Landau, Karen E. Smith, and Helen Moore as speaking particularly strongly to her.[2]

More simply, reviewer Erica Voolich, a schoolteacher, writes "The book is exactly what I need in school."[4]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f Henson, Shandelle M. (January 2006), "Review of Complexities: Women in Mathematics", American Mathematical Monthly, 113 (1): 91–93, doi:10.2307/27641858, JSTOR 27641858
  2. ^ a b c d Korten, Marianne (May 2009), The Mathematical Intelligencer, 31 (3): 48–49, doi:10.1007/s00283-009-9052-z, S2CID 120987714{{citation}}: CS1 maint: untitled periodical (link)
  3. ^ a b Dorf, Carol (March–April 2013), "A wealth of complexities", American Scientist, 101 (2): 151–152, doi:10.1511/2013.101.151, JSTOR 43707021
  4. ^ a b c d e f Voolich, Erica (July 2007), "Review of Complexities: Women in Mathematics", Convergence
  5. ^ a b c Spencer, Gwen (September 2007), "Review of Complexities: Women in Mathematics", Math Horizons, 15 (1): 29–30, doi:10.1080/10724117.2007.11974728, JSTOR 25678709, S2CID 125589195
  6. ^ Olga Taussky Todd Celebration of Careers in Mathematics for Women, Association for Women in Mathematics, retrieved 2020-02-13
  7. ^ a b c d Kidwell, Peggy Aldrich (September 2007), "Review of Complexities: Women in Mathematics", Minerva, 45 (3): 353–356, doi:10.1007/s11024-007-9053-z, JSTOR 41821420, S2CID 144078467
  8. ^ a b c Davis, A. E. L. (November 2006), "Review of Complexities: Women in Mathematics", Mathematical Gazette, 90 (519): 548–549, doi:10.1017/S0025557200180672, JSTOR 40378234

January 01, 1970
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Complexities Women in Mathematics is an edited volume on women in mathematics that contains the stories and insights of more than eighty female mathematicians 1 It was edited by Bettye Anne Case and Anne M Leggett based on a collection of material from the Newsletter of the Association for Women in Mathematics and published by Princeton University Press in 2005 ISBN 0 691 11462 5 Topics editThe book contains over 100 articles 2 by over 70 authors 3 divided into five sections The first of these Inspiration discusses the work of famous women in mathematics such as Sofya Kovalevskaya Julia Robinson and Emmy Noether 1 and of women mathematicians from the 18th and 19th centuries 4 offering insights into their personal life as well as their mathematics 3 Next Joining Together covers the history of the Association for Women in Mathematics 4 and related topics in the organization of women in mathematics 1 including European Women in Mathematics 5 and the participation of women at the International Congress of Mathematicians 2 The middle section Choices and Challenges covers the problems facing women in contemporary mathematics 4 and includes a statistical quantification of these problems by Case and Leggett 5 Celebration is a collection of plenary talks and other materials from the Olga Taussky Todd Celebration of Careers for Women in Mathematics 4 a conference held in 1999 to celebrate women in mathematics its plenary speakers were Christa Binder de Evelyn Boyd Granville Lisa Goldberg Fern Hunt Diane Lambert Cathleen Synge Morawetz Linda Petzold Helene Shapiro Richard S Varga Margaret H Wright and Lani Wu 6 The final chapter Into a New Century consists of essays by the youg women mathematicians of the time the book was published 1 many of them in non academic careers A collection of photographs from 1975 to 2003 is included as an appendix 7 Despite its material on the difficulties faced by women in mathematics the tone of the book is factual and upbeat in many cases covering ordinary mathematical careers with no overt discrimination and celebratory rather than encyclopedic 1 Audience and reception editThe book is aimed at any woman interested in a mathematical career and anyone else interested in the struggle and development of female mathematicians 4 and is intended to encourage young women to enter mathematics 7 Reviewer Peggy Kidwell suggests that it would be of interest to historians of mathematics in its documentation of many current practices 7 And reviewer Shandelle Henson recommends it to all professional mathematicians to provide history and context to the struggles still faced by some of their students to help face down their own prejudices and to avoid backsliding in the progress we have made as a society to reduce the obstacles for women in mathematics 1 A small complaint of Kidwell is that there is no bibliography of related literature on women in mathematics 7 A E L Davis a British reviewer criticizes the US centric focus of the book as does Argentinian born mathematician Marianne Korten 8 2 Davis writes that only parts of it would be of interest to British readers calls the first chapter s coverage of historical women in mathematics rather disappointing compared to the more encyclopedic Women of Mathematics A Bio Bibliographic Sourcebook by Louise Grinstein and Paul Campbell and criticizes the Todd Celebration section as too specialized and technical for the audience of the book Nevertheless Davis recommends the final section of perspectives from young women mathematicians to teachers everywhere who would like to promote mathematics to their high flyers 8 And both Davis and reviewer Gwen Spencer agree that the book provides valuable practical advice to women mathematicians on balancing families and careers and handling two body job searching and examples of how to address these issues that may also be helpful for institutions aiming to treat women better 5 8 Korten singles out the essays by Cora Sadosky Susan Landau Karen E Smith and Helen Moore as speaking particularly strongly to her 2 More simply reviewer Erica Voolich a schoolteacher writes The book is exactly what I need in school 4 References edit a b c d e f Henson Shandelle M January 2006 Review of Complexities Women in Mathematics American Mathematical Monthly 113 1 91 93 doi 10 2307 27641858 JSTOR 27641858 a b c d Korten Marianne May 2009 The Mathematical Intelligencer 31 3 48 49 doi 10 1007 s00283 009 9052 z S2CID 120987714 a href Template Citation html title Template Citation citation a CS1 maint untitled periodical link a b Dorf Carol March April 2013 A wealth of complexities American Scientist 101 2 151 152 doi 10 1511 2013 101 151 JSTOR 43707021 a b c d e f Voolich Erica July 2007 Review of Complexities Women in Mathematics Convergence a b c Spencer Gwen September 2007 Review of Complexities Women in Mathematics Math Horizons 15 1 29 30 doi 10 1080 10724117 2007 11974728 JSTOR 25678709 S2CID 125589195 Olga Taussky Todd Celebration of Careers in Mathematics for Women Association for Women in Mathematics retrieved 2020 02 13 a b c d Kidwell Peggy Aldrich September 2007 Review of Complexities Women in Mathematics Minerva 45 3 353 356 doi 10 1007 s11024 007 9053 z JSTOR 41821420 S2CID 144078467 a b c Davis A E L November 2006 Review of Complexities Women in Mathematics Mathematical Gazette 90 519 548 549 doi 10 1017 S0025557200180672 JSTOR 40378234 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Complexities Women in Mathematics amp oldid 1182399637, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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