Chasing Caterpillars by Nancy Dailey

Chasing Caterpillars by Nancy Dailey

Maria Sybilla Merian (1647-1717) lived in a culture where women were supposed to marry, keep house, and raise children. Period. It was also a time filled with superstitions. One of those superstitions involved caterpillars, which were thought to be the work of the Devil. Her curiosity about these insects was looked upon with suspicion. So how, then, did her persistent involvement with caterpillars make such an impact on the world of science? How did her artistic talent and keen observation skills affect the method of scientific research used? How did she break through the superstitions surrounding caterpillars to become acceptedas the leading authority on their transformations? This is her story.

Dailey, Nancy: - NANCY DAILEY, Ph.D., is the co-founder of MoneyLife, Inc./e She has extensive expertise in executive management on issues concerning women, work, and retirement.

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ISBN 13	9781945669224
ISBN 10	1945669225
Title	Chasing Caterpillars
Author	Nancy Dailey
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	A And S Publishing
Year published	2017-06-04
Number of pages	164
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