Florence Nightingale David
A Passionate Probabilist, Statistician, Historian, and Leader
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Springer International Publishing AG
Published:28th Feb '25
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This book examines Florence Nightingale David's life, contributions, and relationships throughout her life, as well as her subsequent legacy. Florence Nightingale David (1909-1993) was the first woman professor in the world's first academic statistics department, served in various British ministries during the war from 1939-1945, and was one of the first women to chair a statistics department in a research university.
In this biography, the life stories of David are used as a vehicle to explore a variety of questions surrounding culture and engagement in the statistical sciences. What does it take to succeed in an environment that is not inclusive of your demographic? How can stories be used to bring technical material to life for students and other learners? And how can a nontraditional leader succeed in challenging boundaries and moving an enterprise forward?
“Florence Nightingale David is not only a biography of a remarkable scientist and historian, but also a historical account of the broader struggle for equality in the sciences. It is a story about mentorship, perseverance, scholarship, and legacy. Golbeck's work ensures that David is no longer relegated to being only a footnote in the annals of statistics. This biography will inspire statisticians, historians of science, educators, and any reader interested in how determination and intellect can overcome systemic barriers.” (James J. Cochran, Significance, Vol. 22 (4), July, 2025)
ISBN: 9783031777677
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201 pages