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Etzkowitz, Henry, 1940-

Athena unbound : the advancement of women in science and technology / Henry Etzkowitz, Carol Kemelgor, Brian Uzzi, with Michael Neushatz [and others]. - 282 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-267) and index.

Introduction: Women in science: Why so few? -- The science career pipeline -- Women and science: Athena bound -- 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.

ISBN: 0521787386 9780521787383 0521563801 9780521563802

LCCN: 00020997

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Women in science
Women in technology

LC Class. No.: Q130. / E85 2000

Dewey Class. No.: 500.82