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ddillon154's review against another edition
5.0
I loved so much about this book, from the memoiresque introduction to particle physics all the way through the "using science against scientists" to advocate for more culturally aware ways of doing physics. Highly recommend for anyone interested in physics, feminism, and anti-racism.
ehmannky's review against another edition
From what I understand this book gets less particle physics heavy later on but I just couldn’t get past it. Definitely a book that’s good just not for me
kateivy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
slow-paced
4.0
*This was my first experiment listening to an audiobook while playing a game on my switch. I don't think I'm capable of this type of multitasking, unfortunately*
I really enjoyed how Chanda discussed the importance of intersectionality in a scientific discipline such as physics. It is so important to decolonize our perceptions of science, nature, and education. When Chanda had those discussions interspersed with other elements of social justice, I was hooked. However, the first couple chapters were just too scientific for me. I had a hard time understanding a lot of the terminology, which left me not wanting to pick up the book. That's unfortunate, because after the first couple chapters, Chanda really gets moving on topics I'm interested in. I learned a lot of about the field of physics through Chanda's experience. It's clear she desperately loves what she does and wants to see more opportunities for people of color, queer people, women, and gender-nonconforming people. She's critical of the field because she knows it can and needs to do better, which I appreciate.
I really enjoyed how Chanda discussed the importance of intersectionality in a scientific discipline such as physics. It is so important to decolonize our perceptions of science, nature, and education. When Chanda had those discussions interspersed with other elements of social justice, I was hooked. However, the first couple chapters were just too scientific for me. I had a hard time understanding a lot of the terminology, which left me not wanting to pick up the book. That's unfortunate, because after the first couple chapters, Chanda really gets moving on topics I'm interested in. I learned a lot of about the field of physics through Chanda's experience. It's clear she desperately loves what she does and wants to see more opportunities for people of color, queer people, women, and gender-nonconforming people. She's critical of the field because she knows it can and needs to do better, which I appreciate.
therkive's review against another edition
5.0
This was a phenomenal read in how the -isms (colonialism, imperialism, racism, sexism, etc.) and -phobias (homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, etc.) that run rampant in our world have affected the way science, and as Dr. Prescod-Weinstein states, culture itself operates. Science cannot be apolitical when science, especially that which is theorized and researched in America, is so deeply entrenched in the political history and white supremacy of the world. And it's important for those who benefit from any of these -isms or -phobias, to work against what their privilege has taught to provide freedom to those who cannot otherwise enter the world of science or speak up against injustices done.
audrey_03's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
englishelise's review against another edition
4.75
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kmatlydennis's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This should be required reading.
beansandrice's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
5.0
If you study physics or care to study physics in the future, this is required reading. It has a great deal that anyone else in STEM or anyone writing about race and society would find enlightening too I'm sure.