Un recorrido por las vidas y el trabajo de mujeres que, aunque fueron ignoradas durante mucho tiempo, descubrieron las leyes fundamentales del universo, de la mano de la galardonada física cuántica Shohini Ghose.
Author(s): Shohin Ghose
336 Pages
Biography + Autobiography, Women
Description
Book Synopsis
Un recorrido por las vidas y el trabajo de mujeres que, aunque fueron ignoradas durante mucho tiempo, descubrieron las leyes fundamentales del universo, de la mano de la galardonada física cuántica Shohini Ghose.
Las mujeres físicas y astrónomas de todo el mundo han transformado la ciencia y también la sociedad, pero casi nunca se ha reconocido el decisivo papel que han desempeñado en sus respectivos campos. En Su espacio, su tiempo, la galardonada física cuántica Shohini Ghose reúne las historias de estas excepcionales científicas para celebrar sus contribuciones.
Ghose ahonda en cuestiones como el estudio del tiempo, la exploración espacial, las partículas subatómicas, el big bang, el calendario cósmico, los fundamentos del universo o el alunizaje, y destaca los descubrimientos de mujeres como Henrietta Leavitt, Margaret Burbidge, Mary Golda Ross, Marietta Blau, Hertha Wambacher y Bibha Chowdhuri, entre otras.
Con un estilo divulgativo y muy ameno, Su espacio, su tiempo es una historia colectiva de innovación científica, de liderazgos inspiradores y de superación en la que descubriremos las historias de las pioneras que iluminaron nuestra comprensión del universo.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
A journey through the lives and work of women who, despite being overlooked for a long time, discovered the fundamental laws of the universe--guided by award-winning quantum physicist Shohini Ghose.
Women physicists and astronomers from around the world have transformed science and society, yet their crucial contributions have rarely been recognized. In Her Space, Her Time, award-winning quantum physicist Shohini Ghose brings together the stories of these exceptional scientists to celebrate their achievements.
Ghose delves into topics such as the study of time, space exploration, subatomic particles, the Big Bang, the cosmic calendar, the foundations of the universe, and the moon landing, highlighting the discoveries of women like Henrietta Leavitt, Margaret Burbidge, Mary Golda Ross, Marietta Blau, Hertha Wambacher, and Bibha Chowdhuri, among others.
With a clear and engaging style, Her Space, Her Time is a collective story of scientific innovation, inspiring leadership, and perseverance, where we uncover the stories of pioneers who illuminated our understanding of the universe.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Women
Publisher: Planeta Publishing
Format: Paperback
Author: Shohin Ghose
Language: Spanish
Street Date: July 29, 2025
TCIN: 1005685936
UPC: 9786075699851
Item Number (DPCI): 247-47-7233
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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