Early FCS Extension Specialist
Martha Van Rensselaer
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6062441 |
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| Authors | Jan F Scholl, Jan Scholl (Pennsylvania State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 149-156 |
| Publication date | 2008-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1077-727X • E-ISSN: 1552-3934 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1077727x08325176 |
| OpenAlex | W2049451482 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 2 |
A review of the early Extension career of Martha Van Rensselaer. It has been determined that hers was one of the first Extension home economics or family and consumer science programs in the United States, and this work led to contributions establishing new programs throughout the country and in parts of the world. She received many awards, but sadly few books or articles have been written about her. This historical study attempted to address and clarify aspects of her life
Family and consumer science · Library science · Life extension · Mathematics education · Sociology · Architecture, Design, and Social History · Computer Science · Diverse Educational Innovations Studies · Engineering · History · Medicine · Psychology · Gerontology
| Highly cited | No |
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