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UNINA9910784053603321 |
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Autore |
Edwards Elizabeth <1932-, > |
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Titolo |
Women in teacher training colleges, 1900-1960 : a culture of femininity / / Elizabeth Edwards |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2001 |
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ISBN |
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1-134-61001-7 |
0-203-27934-4 |
0-203-16502-0 |
1-280-32588-7 |
1-134-61002-5 |
9786610325887 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (221 p.) |
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Collana |
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Women's and gender history |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Women teachers - Training of - Great Britain - History - 20th century |
Women teachers - Great Britain - Social conditions - 20th century |
Teachers colleges - Great Britain - History - 20th century |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [173]-203) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of figures; Acknowledgements; Introduction; The historical context; The culture of femininity; The role of woman principal; The staff: academic and cultural enhancement; Sexuality; The last days of the women's college: the 1950's; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Women in Teacher Training Colleges, 1900-1960 is an intricate and fascinating investigation of the lives and experiences of women in these important educational institutions of the early twentieth century. The book provides an overview of the historical context of the development of the colleges, using detailed case studies of three colleges: Homerton, Avery Hill and Bishop Otter. Drawing on a wealth of archival material, primary and secondary sources, and on the oral testimonies of former pupils and staff, the book examines the following key themes:*the changing social class |
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