Claire Brock Livres

Having escaped domestic servitude in Germany by teaching herself to sing, and established a career in England, Caroline Herschel learned astronomy while helping her brother William, then Astronomer Royal. Soon making scientific discoveries in her own right, she swept to international scientific and popular fame. She was awarded a salary by George III in 1787 -- the first woman in Britain to make her living from science. But, as a woman in a male-dominated world, Herschel's great success was achieved despite constant frustration of her ambitions. Drawing on original sources -- including Herschel's diaries and her fiery letters -- Claire Brock tells the story of a woman determined to win independence and satisfy her astronomical ambition.

Focusing on the cultural and social dynamics, this book delves into the representation of women surgeons in Britain between 1860 and 1918. It explores how these pioneering women navigated their professional identities and societal perceptions, shedding light on their struggles and achievements in a male-dominated field. The work highlights the evolution of women's roles in medicine and offers insights into their impact on the profession during a transformative period in history.