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Where girls come first : the rise, fall, and surprising revival of girls' schools / Ilana DeBare.
| Author/creator | DeBare, Ilana, 1958- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : J.P. Tarcher/Penguin, ©2004. |
| Description | 392 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction : the laptop and the maypole -- Radical roots : something from nothing -- Elite enclaves : the money hunt -- Finishing and fitting : rigorous or challenging? -- "God give us girls" : single-sex schools for girls of color : love us, hate us -- Smashes, crushes, and female friendships : terrifying at the top -- "The world was breaking open" : location, location, location -- Revival : seeking students and teachers -- Catholic schools : historical moments -- The public school battle : becoming real -- What's best for girls? : a Julia Morgan morning -- Girls' schools today --Appendix A: Number of girls' private schools in the United States -- Appendix B.: Prominent alumnae of girls' schools. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [352]-380) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003066266 |
| ISBN | 1585422894 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LC1752 .D43 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |