Policy implications of supporting women of color in the sciences

Journal of Women, Politics and Policy

Volumn 27, Issue 3-4, 2005, Pages 135-150

  Johnson, Angela ^a  

^a ST MARY'S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND   (United States)

Author keywords

African Americans; American Indians; Enrichment; Higher education; Hispanics; Public service; Science careers; Women of color

Indexed keywords

EID: 33744508199     PISSN: 1554477X     EISSN: 15544788     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J501v27n03_09     Document Type: Article

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