Report: The portrayal of women in science books for junior readers

Science Communication

Volumn 20, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 247-261

  McArthur, Lynne C ^a  

^a Johnson Bassin and Shaw Inc   (United States)

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EID: 0032341065     PISSN: 10755470     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1075547098020002005     Document Type: Article

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