Leaving science : occupational exit from scientific careers

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

Author/creator	Preston, Anne Elizabeth
Other author/creator	Russell Sage Foundation.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	New York : Russell Sage Foundation, ©2004.
Description	xv, 201 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	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 note	Little-344534--305131050311N
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. [191]-196) and index.
LCCN	2003065968
ISBN	0871546949

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	Q149.U5 P74 2004	✔ Available	Place Hold