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Leaving science : occupational exit from scientific careers / Anne E. Preston.
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Preston, Anne Elizabeth
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English
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New York : Russell Sage Foundation, ©2004.
Description
xv, 201 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Q149.U5 P74 2004
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Scientists
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Employment
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United States
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History
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20th century
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Sex discrimination in employment
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United States
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History
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20th century
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Discrimination in employment
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United States
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History
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20th century
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Russell Sage Foundation
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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.
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ISBN
0871546949
9780871546944
LCCN
2003065968
OCLC
53814057
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