Hidden Figures
The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
Margot Lee Shetterly
The book chronicles the lives and contributions of African American female mathematicians at NASA during the mid-20th century, highlighting their pivotal roles in major space achievements despite facing racial and gender discrimination. It focuses on the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, who overcame barriers to play critical roles in the success of the United States in the space race.
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