Books matching: exploration of feminism in academia
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Save:Figuring by Maria Popova is a remarkable exploration of the interconnected lives of various historical figures, including scientists, poets, artists, and philosophers. Through poetic and lyrical prose, Popova delves into themes of music, feminism, history of science, and transcendentalist philosophy, weaving a narrative that reveals the influences and connections between these diverse individuals. The book captures the essence of these extraordinary but unconventional women and their pioneering work that opened up new vistas for humanity, all while reflecting on the beauty and complexities of human existence.
Popova's writing style is described as erudite, eloquent, and insightful, with sentences that read like layered poems. She skillfully juxtaposes the lives of her subjects, creating a narrative that grows forward through time while also reaching out in tangled vines and loops, revealing the interconnectedness of human experience and achievement. Through Popova's exploration of science, physics, astronomy, poetry, and philosophy, Figuring offers a unique perspective on the struggles of women to be taken seriously in academia and highlights the interconnectedness of human endeavors throughout history.
A spindly middle-aged mathematician with a soaring mind, a sunken heart, and bad skin is being thrown about the back of a carriage in the bone-hollowing cold of a German January. Since his youth, he h...
