The science education of American girls : a historical perspective / Kim Tolley.
Material type: TextSeries: 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)
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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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.