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Discover the life of a pioneering scientist with Chromosome Woman, Nomad Scientist: E. K. Janaki Ammal, A Life 1897-1984. This book provides the first in-depth and analytical biography of Edavaleth Kakkat Janaki Ammal, a trailblazing Asian woman scientist. Through a wide range of archival sources, the narrative offers a portrait of the twentieth century through her unique perspective. Her life was marked by high mobility and intersections with major historical moments, including the rise of Nazi Germany, World War II, and the struggle for Indian Independence. Readers will explore how her career connected with the social relations of science movement, the Lysenko affair, and the green revolution. This biography also tracks the dawn of environmentalism and the protest movement against the destruction of nature. It is an essential read for those interested in the history of science and the lives of women who shaped the modern world.

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First analytical biography of Edavaleth Kakkat Janaki Ammal, providing deep insight into her life as a pioneering Asian woman scientist.

Uses extensive archival sources to reconstruct a detailed history of the twentieth century through a scientific lens.

Connects personal history with global events like World War II, the rise of Nazi Germany, and the fight for Indian Independence.

Explores significant scientific and social shifts, including the Lysenko affair, the green revolution, and the social relations of science movement.

Traces the early history of environmentalism and the rise of protest movements against environmental destruction.

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Release Date
23 November 2022
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