Athena Unbound The Advancement of Women in Science and Technology

Name: Athena Unbound The Advancement of Women in Science and Technology
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ISBN: 9780521787383

ISBN-10: 0521787386

ISBN-13: 9780521787383

Edition: 2000

Authors: Henry Etzkowitz, Carol Kemelgor, Brian Uzzi

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Why are there so few women scientists? Persisting differences between women's and men's experiences in science make this question as relevant today as it ever was. This book sets out to answer the question, and to propose solutions for the future.

Book details

List price: $52.99
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 10/19/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 292
Size: 6.06" wide x 9.02" long x 0.63" tall
Weight: 1.056



Introduction: women in science: why so few?



The scientific career pipeline



Women and science



Gender, sex and science



Selective access



Critical transitions in the graduate and post-graduate career path



Women's (and men's) Graduate experience in science



The paradox of critical mass for women in science



The Kula ring of scientific success



Women's faculty experience



Dual male and female worlds of science



Differences between women in science



Social capital and faculty network relationships



Negative and positive departmental cultures



Initiatives for departmental change



International comparisons



Athena unbound: policy for women in science


Appendix


Index