Book and dust jacket are in fine condition. The image provided is the actual book I'm offering for sale. No markings or damage to any pages. No sunning. No clips. Structure of the book (covers, binding, spine, hinges) is tight and free of damage. Page block is nice and square. Uncut fore edge. Additional photos will be provided upon request in order to ensure the quality and integrity of your book purchase.

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Jill Ker Conway was born in Hillston, New South Wales, Australia, graduated from the University of Sydney in 1958, and received her Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1969. In 1962 she married John Conway and moved with him to his native Canada. From 1964 to 1975 she taught at the University of Toronto, where she was also Vice President, before going to Smith College. Since 1985 she has been a visiting scholar and professor in MIT’s Program in Science, Technology, and Society. She serves on the boards of Nike, Merrill Lynch, and Colgate-Palmolive, and as Chairman of Lend Lease Corporation. She lives in Boston. From the Hardcover edition.

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Bookseller: The Dusty Bookcase (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0003589
Title: A Woman's Education
Author: Conway, Jill Ker
Format/Binding: Hardcover. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. Audience: General/trade. 143 pgs.
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0679421009
ISBN 13: 9780679421009
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 2001
Keywords: Australia; Biography; Biography & Autobiography; College presidents; Education; Higher; Jill K. Conway; Non-Fiction; Social Science; United States; Women; Women college presidents; Women's Studies
Bookseller catalogs: Biography & Autobiography; Education; Social Science; Non-fiction;
Size: Octavo

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The Dusty Bookcase is an online bookstore that was founded in April of 2016. We have a great collection of first editions, first printings, autographed books and publications, out of print books, classics, antiques and collectibles. As avid bibliophiles, we take much pride in the quality and integrity of the books we offer for sale. Our books are varied and diverse. We believe we have a great collection of books that we take great care of, and take pride in owning. Every dust jacket is gently cleaned with a surface safe spray gel. Photographs are taken of the actual books we offer for sale, and every book is stored on a bookshelf. We're always on the lookout for the next great book to peek inside and offer for sale. Our goal is to have you, our valued customer, pleasantly surprised by the quality and integrity of your book purchase. We want every current and future customer to enjoy purchasing books from us, as much as we enjoy having the books to offer for sale.

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