The impact and legacy of The ladies' diary (1704-1840) a woman's declaration / Frank J. Swetz.

SeriesSpectrum; volume 101
Contents A fortuitous encounter -- The ladies diary or Womans almanack a new kind of publication. For those unfamiliar with this publication, just what was The ladies diary? -- The ladies diary : conception and evolution. How did the editors shape and control direction in which the Diary developed and progressed? -- "Delightful and entertaining particulars"--problem solving. Why enigmas and mathematical problems? -- Mathematics, education and women in 18th-19th century England. What were women's opportunities to study and know mathematics? -- The ladies diary as a facet in the mathematical and scientific transition of the era. What intellectual value did the Diary possess? -- "Dia" as a mathematical testament. Did the Diary reflect and support the mathematical reforms taking place during the span of its publication? -- Women and the Diary. Did the Diary really serve the needs of women? -- The ladies diary, a noteworthy heritage. So what did we learn about the Diary's effects and societal impact?
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
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