A Passion for Physics by Joan Freeman

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Describes how it was not easy for young women to acquire a broad scientific education, particularly before WWII in Australia. This book also describes her struggles to gain a physics education, the vicissitudes of the Depression, her experiences at Sydney University, and her years in the wartime radar establishment in Sydney.

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A Passion for Physics by Joan Freeman

Describes how it was not easy for young women to acquire a broad scientific education, particularly before WWII in Australia. This book also describes her struggles to gain a physics education, the vicissitudes of the Depression, her experiences at Sydney University, and her years in the wartime radar establishment in Sydney.

Professor Joan Freeman, PhD, is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society, which has also honoured her with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her work with the gifted and talented. She is Founding President of the European Council for High Ability. She has published 14 books, 2 government reports, many scholarly papers, and is invited to lecture around the world. She has a private psychology practice in London. (www.joanfreeman.com)

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ISBN 13 9780750300988
ISBN 10 0750300981
Title A Passion for Physics
Author Joan Freeman
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1991-01-01
Number of pages 229
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.