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A Lab of One's Own: Science and Suffrage in the First World WarPatricia Fara unearths the forgotten suffragists of World War I who bravely changed women's roles in the war and paved the way for today's female scientists. Many extraordinary female scientists, doctors, and engineers tasted independence and responsibility for the first time during the First World War. How did this happen? Patricia Fara reveals how suffragists including Virginia Woolf's sister, Ray Strachey, had already aligned themselves with
Patricia Fara unearths the forgotten suffragists of World War I who bravely changed women's roles in the war and paved the way for today's female scientists. Many extraordinary female scientists, doctors, and engineers tasted independence and responsibility for the first time during the First World War. How did this happen? Patricia Fara reveals how suffragists including Virginia Woolf's sister, Ray Strachey, had already aligned themselves with scientific and technological progress, and that during the dark years of war they mobilized women to enter conventionally male domains such as science and medicine. Fara tells the stories of women including mental health pioneer Isabel Emslie, chemist Martha Whiteley, a co-inventor of tear gas, and botanist Helen Gwynne Vaughan. Women were carrying out vital research in many aspects of science, but could it last? Though suffragist Millicent Fawcett declared triumphantly that "the war revolutionized the industrial position of women. It found them serfs, and left them free," the truth was very different. Although women had helped the country to victory and won the vote for those over thirty, they had lost the battle for equality. Men returning from the Front reclaimed their jobs, and conventional hierarchies were re-established. Fara examines how the bravery of these pioneers, temporarily allowed into a closed world before the door slammed shut again, paved the way for today's women scientists.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 03/01/2018
ISBN: 9780198794981
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.70w x 1.30d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 12/18/2017
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2018
Choice 09/01/2018
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I have pretty sensitive skin and have keratosis pilaris on my arms. This is honestly the best lotion I’ve ever used and I’ve tried many many lotions. My skin is soft but not greasy. My arms feel soft which is a huge deal. I’ve been using it for months now and I don’t think I’ll ever use anything else.
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Extremely Helpful for Dry, Irritated Skin but Personally Too Heavy for My Face
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Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Excellent skincare product
Size: 1.35 Fl Oz (Pack of 1), Style: Cicaplast Baume B5 Balm
I am very happy with this product. I have been using it on irritated and dry skin, and I noticed a big improvement in a short time. It has a smooth texture, absorbs well, and does not feel greasy. It helps calm the skin quickly and restores the skin barrier. I have used it both on my face and on small sensitive areas of the body, and it works very well in both cases. It is definitely a skincare essential that I will always keep in my routine. I highly recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Worth the hype
Size: 1.35 Fl Oz (Pack of 1), Style: Cicaplast Baume B5 Balm
I’ve seen La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 recommended countless times online, so I finally decided to try it for irritated skin and a damaged skin barrier. It absolutely lives up to the hype for me. The texture is very rich and moisturizing, but it feels extremely soothing on dry, overtreated, or sensitive areas. I’ve used it on my face, hands, and other irritated patches of skin, and it really helps calm everything down.
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★★★★★ 5
Amazing Skin Recovery Balm – Hydrating, Soothing, and Instant Tone-Up Effect!
Size: 1.35 Fl Oz (Pack of 1), Style: Cicaplast Baume B5 Balm
I bought this after an AI recommendation while looking for something to help my skin recover after professional dermatology treatments, and I’m so glad I did. This balm is incredibly moisturizing and soothing without feeling heavy or greasy. My skin barrier felt calmer almost immediately, and it really helped speed up the recovery process.
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A little goes a long way, and it has become a staple in my skincare routine. Highly recommend this to anyone needing skin recovery support and a healthy-looking glow. I will definitely repurchase!
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