Trafficking Materials and Gendered Experimental Practices

Explore the intersection of science and gender in "Trafficking Materials and Gendered Experimental Practices" by Maria Rentetzi. Published by Columbia University Press in 2009, this compelling hardcover book spans 316 pages and delves into the world of radioactivity research during the early twentieth century in Vienna.

Rentetzi offers an enlightening survey of the materials and experimental practices used in the study of radioactivity, shedding light on the significant contributions of women in physics and the unique skills they brought to the field. This work reveals how the experimental cultures of radioactivity were not only influenced by scientific discoveries but also shaped by politics and gender dynamics.

For anyone interested in the history of science, the role of women in scientific advancements, or the cultural constructions of gendered practices, this book is an essential read that illuminates a crucial period in scientific history.