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The science education of American girls : a historical perspective / Kim Tolley.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Studies in the history of education (RoutledgeFalmer (Firm))Publication details: New York : RoutledgeFalmer, 2003.Description: xvi, 287 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0415934737 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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Contents:
Geography opens the door -- Science for ladies, classics for gentlemen -- "What will be the use of this study?" -- From arithmetic to higher mathematics -- The rise of natural history -- "Study nature, not books" -- Other paths, other opportunities -- Physics for boys.
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Books (30-Day Checkout) Books (30-Day Checkout) Nash Library General Stacks Q183.3.A1T66 2003 1 Available 33710000966064

Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-274) and index.

Geography opens the door -- Science for ladies, classics for gentlemen -- "What will be the use of this study?" -- From arithmetic to higher mathematics -- The rise of natural history -- "Study nature, not books" -- Other paths, other opportunities -- Physics for boys.