Publication

1999-11-01 - Polity Press

Language

English

Word Count

52,000 words, Guess

Page Count

208 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 1 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number99025731

Classifications

  • LCCLC212.93.G7 A76 1999

Description

"The education gender gap is closing. Since the 1980s examination results have changed dramatically, as girls have 'caught up' with and, in some cases, overtaken boys. Through an analysis of the postwar transformation in British economic, social and cultural life, this book provides valuable insights into how and why this unprecedented change has taken place."--BOOK JACKET. "Closing the Gender Gap will be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in education, sociology and gender studies."--Jacket.

First Sentence

The gender gap in educational performance is currently a major subject of public policy debate internationally.

Subjects

Topics

Other Editions

  • Closing the Gender Gap: Postwar Education and Social ChangeHardcoverPolity Press1999-11-01

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