Women in Higher Education: An Encyclopedia
- ISBN-10
- 1576076148
- ISBN-13
- 9781576076149
- Series
- Women in Higher Education
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 637
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Authors
- Kristen A. Renn, Ana M. Martínez Alemán
Description
Presents the experience of women in higher education, including entries on gender theory and feminism issues, and an overview of women students, faculty, and administrators.
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