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Author:

Preston, Anne Elizabeth.

Title:

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

Publisher:

Russell Sage Foundation,

Copyright Date:

c2004

Description:

xv, 201 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Scientists--History--United States--History--20th century.
Sex discrimination in employment--United States--History--20th century.
Discrimination in employment--United States--History--20th century.

Other Authors:

Russell Sage Foundation.

Notes:

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:

9780871546944
0871546949

OCLC:

(OCoLC)53814057

LCCN:

2003065968

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)