Women in mathematics: a selected annotated bibliography

Abstract

Purpose

Finding reference sources on women in mathematics can be challenging. With the increasing interest in encouraging women to go into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-related careers, there is a need for a list of recommended resources in the literature.

Design/methodology/approach

An exhaustive literature review was performed on books addressing women in math that were published in the last 15 years.

Findings

An exhaustive literature review was performed on books and online reference material addressing women in math that were published in the last 15 years.

Research limitations/implications

These resources are mainly useful as places to begin research on women and mathematics. This list is not designed to be comprehensive.

Originality/value

This annotated bibliography will be helpful to librarians interested in helping others understand the challenges women face in STEM careers, specifically mathematics.

Citation

Wheeler, K. (2017), "Women in mathematics: a selected annotated bibliography", Reference Reviews, Vol. 31 No. 3, pp. 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1108/RR-08-2016-0198