Book review: Magnificent women and their revolutionary machines

Author: Fiona Gleed

Date published

1 April 2020

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Free
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Book review: Magnificent women and their revolutionary machines

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Fiona Gleed
Date published
1 April 2020
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The Structural Engineer
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Fiona Gleed

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 98, Issue 4, 2020, Page(s) 1

Date published

1 April 2020

Author

Fiona Gleed

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 98, Issue 4, 2020, Page(s) 1

Price

Free

Fiona Gleed recommends this historical account to anyone wanting to broaden their perspective on women’s role in engineering and society.

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PDF
Pages:
1
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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History Women in Engineering Opinion Issue 4

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