The impact and legacy of The ladies' diary (1704-1840) a woman's declaration / Frank J. Swetz.
| Author/creator | Swetz, Frank J., 1937- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Providence, Rhode Island : MAA Press, an imprint of the American Mathematical Society, [2021] |
| Description | xv, 169 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Spectrum; 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 note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2020034724 |
| ISBN | 9781470462666 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |