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

Author/creator Preston, Anne Elizabeth
Other author Russell Sage Foundation.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Russell Sage Foundation, ©2004.
Descriptionxv, 201 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Scientists--Employment. --United States. --History. --20th century.
Sex discrimination in employment--United States. --History. --20th century.
Discrimination in employment--United States. --History. --20th century.

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.
Local noteLittle-344534--305131050311N
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [191]-196) and index.
LCCN 2003065968
ISBN0871546949