Leaving science : occupational exit from scientific careers / Anne E. Preston.

Author
Preston, Anne Elizabeth [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
New York : Russell Sage Foundation, ©2004.
Description
xv, 201 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

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    Summary note
    This is a compelling study of why women leave science. It links qualitative and quantitative evidence in a way that is social science at its best.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (p. [191]-196) and index.
    Contents
    • Science : the period and the people
    • The magnitude and character of exit
    • Leaving science for income and opportunity
    • Family responsibilities and their effects on a scientific career
    • Mentoring
    • Leaving science because of discontent with science itself
    • Does the rapidly changing knowledge within science affect exit?
    • Perceptions of discriminatory treatment
    • Policy initiatives.
    ISBN
    • 0871546949
    • 9780871546944
    LCCN
    2003065968
    OCLC
    53814057
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