Change Is Possible: Stories of Women and Minorities in Mathematics

The role of minority and women mathematicians in developing our American mathematical community is an important but previously under-told story. Pat Kenschaft, in her highly readable and entertaining style, fills this knowledge gap. This valuable book should be in your personal library —Donald G. Saari, University of California, Irvine Kenschaft reveals the passions that motivated past and present mathematicians and the obstacles they overcame to achieve their dreams. Through research and in-depth personal interviews, she has explored the sensitive issues of racism and sexism, rejoicing in positive changes and alerting us to issues that still need our attention. —Claudia Zaslavsky, the author of Africa Counts" and other books on equity issues in mathematics education. Based on dozens of interviews and extensive historical research