Contributions towards a bibliography of the higher education of women

By American Association Of University Women

Subjects: Women, Higher Education, Education, Bibliography

Description: Hundreds of titles of books, periodical articles and addresses from throughout the 19th century are listed here, with complete bibliographic references. While higher education is the main theme, many works also address primary and secondary education. In addition to American titles, there are many from Great Britain, and some from other Commonwealth and western European countries. Works are listed under the following headings: 1. General and Historical 2. Higher Education in Relation to Health – This includes physical education and the question of the mental inferiority of women. 3. Coeducation 4. Professional and Scientific Education – Law – Medicine – The Ministry – Science 5. Post-Graduate Study 6. Occupations and Opportunities for College-Bred Women 7. Colleges and Universities wholly or partly Open to Women 8 Societies for the Education or Advancement of Women Author Index