Women of the Moon: Tales of Science, Love, Sorrow, and Courage

The Moon, which reflects the imperfect Earth, was a clever way to understand it in times past. However, it now reflects more than just sunlight, and 28 women of the Moon offer us an opportunity to meditate on the gap and talk about their lives, which are mostly unknown today.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 336 pages
\n Publication date: 04 July 2019
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press
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In the past, philosophers and poets sought to understand the enigmatic presence of stains on the moon, reminiscent of a diamond, as described by Dante. They reached a consensus that, akin to a mirror, the moon reflected the imperfect Earth. While we may now smile at this clever interpretation, it was a means of understanding the moon in harmony with the beliefs of their era. However, the moon has lost its allure in modern times. We often overlook it, treating it as a mere celestial body, much like the sun. Nonetheless, the moon holds more than just sunlight in its reflection. The nomenclature of lunar craters continues to serve as a mirror, reflecting a significant aspect of human history. Of the 1586 craters named in honor of philosophers and scientists, only 28 commemorate women. These 28 women on the moon offer us a chance to contemplate the disparity in recognition, but more importantly, they invite us to explore their lives, largely unknown today.

\n Weight: 570g\n
Dimension: 147 x 223 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780198844419\n \n