Women of steel and stone : 22 inspirational architects, engineers, and landscape designers

Summary: "Reporting on a range of historical and contemporary female builders and designers, this educational book strives to inspire a new generation of girls in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math. With many of the profiles set against the backdrop of such landmark events as the women's suffrage and civil rights movements and the Industrial Revolution, and with original interviews from a number of current architects and engineers, this book provides inspiration and advice directly to young women by highlighting positive examples of how a strong work ethic, perseverance, and creativity can overcome life's obstacles. Each profile focuses on the strengths, passions, and interests each woman had growing up; where those traits took them; and what they achieved. Sidebars on related topics, source notes, and a bibliography make this an invaluable resource for further study"--

Record details

ISBN: 1613745117 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9781613745113 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 1613745095 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9781613745090 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (264 pages) : illustrations, portraits.
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Chicago : Chicago Review Press, [2014]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.