Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin: Patterns, Proteins and Peace: A Life in Science

The definitive biography of Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin, Britain's first female Nobel prizewinning scientist.

This revised and updated edition includes a new preface from the author, offering a fresh perspective on Hodgkin's groundbreaking work and its impact on the scientific community.

With a foreword by Lord Rees of Ludlow, former President of the Royal Society, this book provides an in-depth look at the life and achievements of a pioneering figure in the field of chemistry.

From her early years as a student at Somerville College, Oxford, to her work on penicillin and Vitamin B12, which earned her the Nobel Prize in 1964, Hodgkin's passion for understanding the molecules of the living body led her to make significant contributions to protein crystallography.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this remarkable scientist, and offers insights into the broader cultural and historical context in which she worked.