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The Woman Who Knew Too Much: Alice Stewart And The Secrets Of Radiation
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This Biography Illuminates The Life And Achievements Of The Remarkable Woman Scientist Who Revolutionized The Concept Of Radiation Risk.In The 1950S Alice Stewart Began Research That Led To Her Discovery That Fetal X Rays Double A Child'S Risk Of Developing Cancer. Two Decades Laterwhen She Was In Her Seventiesshe Again Astounded The Scientific World With A Study Showing That The U.S. Nuclear Weapons Industry Is About Twenty Times More Dangerous Than Safety Regulations Permit. This Finding Put Her At The Center Of The International Controversy Over Radiation Risk. In 1990, The New York Times Called Stewart Perhaps The Energy Department'S Most Influential And Feared Scientific Critic.The Woman Who Knew Too Much Traces Stewart'S Life And Career From Her Early Childhood In Sheffield To Her Medical Education At Cambridge To Her Research Positions At Oxford University And The University Of Birmingham.Gayle Greene Is Professor Of Women'S Studies And Literature, Scripps College.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Woman Who Knew Too Much'? A: The biography centers on Alice Stewart, a pioneering woman scientist who significantly advanced the understanding of radiation risk, particularly regarding fetal X rays and their link to cancer.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is written by Gayle Greene, a Professor of Women's Studies and Literature at Scripps College.
- Q: What notable findings did Alice Stewart make in her research? A: Alice Stewart discovered that fetal X rays double a child's risk of developing cancer and later showed that the U.S. nuclear weapons industry is significantly more hazardous than safety regulations suggest.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the challenges faced by women in science, the impact of radiation on health, and the ethical implications of scientific research.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 321 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Woman Who Knew Too Much'? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The Woman Who Knew Too Much', published on January 1, 1999.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in women's contributions to science, the history of radiation research, and biographies of influential scientists would find this book particularly valuable.
- Q: What is the item condition of this book? A: The item is in new condition.
- Q: Where does the biography trace Alice Stewart's life from? A: The biography traces her life from her childhood in Sheffield through her medical education at Cambridge and her research positions at Oxford University and the University of Birmingham.