The mathematics of sex : how biology and society conspire to limit talented women and girls / Stephe...
The mathematics of sex : how biology and society conspire to limit talented women and girls / Stephe...
The mathematics of sex : how biology and society conspire to limit talented women and girls / Stephen J. Ceci and Wendy M. Williams.
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Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2010, [i.e. 2009].
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N305.435/12
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English
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xv, 270 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents
A multidimensional problem -- Opening arguments: environment -- Opening arguments: biology -- Challenges to the environmental position -- Challenges to the biological position -- Background and trend data -- Comparisons across societies, cultures, and developmental stages -- Conclusions and synthesi...
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Publisher
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2010, [i.e. 2009].
Place of Publication
England
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c2010, [i.e. 2009].
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"The Mathematics of Sex represents the first time such a thorough synthesis of data has been carried out to solve the puzzle of women's under-representation in math-intensive careers. The result is a readable, engaging account suitable not only for academics in an array of disciplines, but for general readers as well - including educators, science...
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The mathematics of sex : how biology and society conspire to limit talented women and girls / Stephen J. Ceci and Wendy M. Williams.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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c2010, [i.e. 2009].
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N305.435/12
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74VvR42GAlQX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvR42GAlQX
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0195389395
9780195389395
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305.435
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991009208969702626
