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The Remarkable Mary Anning: Challenging Gender and Class Barriers in Science
The chapter explores the life and challenges faced by Mary Anning, an autodidact scientist with remarkable anatomical expertise, who overcame societal barriers in the 1830s to make significant contributions to paleontology. It discusses her struggles for recognition and respect in a male-dominated scientific community, as well as her moment of triumph when invited to London, showcasing her isolation and exclusion in the prestigious scientific societies of her time.