Winning women into mathematics
By: prepared by the Committee on Participation of Women of the Mathematical Association of America ; Patricia Clark Kenschaft, committee chair and editor ; Sandra Keith, assistant editor.
Contributors: Kenschaft, Patricia C.; Keith, Sandra.; Mathematical Association of America. Committee on Participation of Women.
Publisher: Mathematical Association of America
Published: 1991
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 78
Subjects: Women in mathematics
Description: "American media often ask why women can't do mathematics. Any answer is misleading. Better questions are needed, along with indications of how to find potential answers. The Committee on the Participation of Women of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) has identified more than fifty cultural customs that discourage aspiring women mathematicians. How can these customs be changed? What can be done to recruit, retain, and acknowledge women in mathematics? The Committee was established in 1987 to 'work for full involvement of women in the affairs of the MAA and to develop MAA activities that will encourage women in careers in the mathematical sciences.' With this book the committee seeks to expand the number and effectiveness of those winning women into mathematics."--Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.