Dr Lars Jaeger, 53, studied physics, mathematics, philosophy and history in Bonn and Paris and spent several years researching in theoretical physics, particularly in the field of quantum field theories and chaos theory (University of Bonn, Max Planck Institute for Physics of Complex Systems Dresden). He has lived near Zurich for more than 25 years, where he has built up two companies of his own, using mathematical methods to model global capital markets and construct systemic trading models from them. His enthusiasm for the natural sciences and philosophy has, however, never left him. He has written ten books on various topics (history and philosophy of science and technology, future technologies, issues of technologies). In his widely read blog as well as other media he frequently writes on issues concerning current scientific developments, new technologies, and their meaning for society (see [...] for all books and blogs). He lives in the canton of Zug.

Substantial biographies and career details of all protagonists

Explores the issues facing women scientists, historically and today

Includes accessible descriptions of the science and mathematics, presented in lively manner

1. Hypatia of Alexandria.- 2. Hildegard von Bingen.- 3. Émilie du Châtelet.- 4. Laura Bassi.- 5. Sophie Germain.- 6. Caroline Herschel.- 7. Ada Lovelace.- 8. Sofja Kowalevskaja.- 9. Marie Curie.- 10. Lise Meitner.- 11. Emmy Noether.- 12. Grete Hermann.- 13. Chien-Shiung Wu.- 14. Rosalind Franklin.-15. Jane Goodall.- 16. Jocelyn Bell Burnell.- 17. Lisa Randall.- 18. Maryam Mirzakhani.