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Record Nr.

UNINA9910453945303321

Autore

Tolley Kimberley

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013

ISBN

0-415-93473-7

0-203-95249-9

1-135-33920-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (304 p.)

Collana

Studies in the history of education

Disciplina

507.1/073

Soggetti

Science - Study and teaching - United States - History

Women - Education - United States - History

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

First published in 2003 by RoutledgeFalmer.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover ; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Illustrations; List of Tables; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 Geography Opens the Door; 2 Science for Ladies, Classics for Gentlemen; 3 ""What Will Be the Use of This Study?""; 4 From Arithmetic to Higher Mathematics; 5 The Rise of Natural History; 6 ""Study Nature, Not Books""; 7 Other Paths, Other Opportunities; 8 Physics for Boys; Conclusion; Notes on Sources; Notes; Index

Sommario/riassunto

The Science Education of American Girls provides a comparative analysis of the science education of adolescent boys and girls, and analyzes the evolution of girls' scientific interests from the antebellum era through the twentieth century. Kim Tolley expands the understanding of the structural and cultural obstacles that emerged to transform what, in the early nineteenth century, was regarded as a ""girl's subject."" As the form and content of pre-college science education developed, Tolley argues, direct competition between the sexes increased. Subsequently, the cultural construction



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910594557503321

Autore

Wiethölter, Rudolf. [from old catalog]

Titolo

Der rechtfertigungsgrund des verkehrsrichtigen Verhaltens: eine Studie zum zivilrechtlichen Unrecht

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Karlsruhe, : C. F. Müller, 1960

Descrizione fisica

VI, 65 p ; 23 cm

Disciplina

346.0322

Locazione

FGBC

Collocazione

Busta 3(16) 16

Busta 3(19) 14

Busta 3(21) 12

Lingua di pubblicazione

Tedesco

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910780499503321

Autore

Sannwald William W

Titolo

Checklist of library building design considerations [[electronic resource] /] / [edited by] William W. Sannwald

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicago, : American Library Association, 2001

ISBN

0-8389-9944-1

Edizione

[4th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (192 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

SannwaldWilliam W

Disciplina

727/.8

Soggetti

Library architecture - United States

Architecture - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-183).

Nota di contenuto

CONTENTS; PREFACE; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; BIBLIOGRAPHY;

Sommario/riassunto

With its no-nonsense checklist format, this completely revised manual literally walks readers through their buildings and facilities, spotlighting critical design and safety points along the way. A must-have resource for library planners, librarians, architects, and all members of the design team, Checklist will help you to evaluate your current space, analyze each design element as it relates to space and function in the library, make decisions ranging from shelving finishes to technology equipment, and satisfy the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. New to this edition are s