This book explores the history of modern human creativity innovation highlighting examples of
solutions to basic human' needs that have been developed over time. The title - Femina
Problematis Solvendis - is a play on the scientific classifications of humans (Homo habilis
Homo erectus Homo sapiens) but with special focus on inventions pioneered by women (femina)
and is intended to suggest that a defining characteristic of modern humans is our fundamental
ability to solve problems (i.e. problem-solving woman = Femina problematis solvendis) Written
by David H. Cropley an internationally recognised expert on creativity and innovation it also
builds on his previous book Homo Problematis Solvendis -Problem-solving Man published in 2019.
The book explores innovations over ten distinct ages of human history beginning with
prehistory and moving up to the present information age. Each era is covered by a dedicated
chapter that describes three key innovations that were either definitely invented by a woman or
can be plausibly attributed to a female inventor. The book's focus on female inventors also
serves to highlight some of the ways women have been treated in societies over time.
