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Best books to learn Women in science, in order

There are two kinds of book on this subject and they are easy to confuse. One is biography — the life of a particular scientist, told well or badly. The other is structural history — an account of the institutions, hiring practices and credit systems that determined who got to be a scientist at all.

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How should I approach learning women in science?
There are two kinds of book on this subject and they are easy to confuse. One is biography — the life of a particular scientist, told well or badly. The other is structural history — an account of the institutions, hiring practices and credit systems that determined who got to be a scientist at all.
What's a good book to start women in science with?
A strong starting point is Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after women in science?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The science of emotion, The replication crisis in science.

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