Stars, Shells and Bluebells is the first volume of biographies of historic Irish women scientists published by WITS, and a companion to Lab Coats and Lace.
Thsi first volume celebrates 15 women of Ireland who lived from the 18th century onwards. These were not the women of tea parties and embroidery, although that may have also been a part of their lives. These were the women of science, of exploration and of adventure.
This book tells the inspiring story of their contribution, made despite immense cultural, social and behavioural barriers. It is an important new contribution to an area of Irish history – women in science -that has been much ignored until now.
Edited by Mary Mulvihill. Published by WITS, 1997
