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Women Scientists

By Magdolna Hargittai

Women Scientists

By Magdolna Hargittai

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Magdolna Hargittai uses over fifteen years of in-depth conversation with female physicists, chemists, biomedical researchers, and other scientists to form cohesive ideas on the state of the modern female scientist. The compilation, based on sixty conversations, examines unique challenges that women with serious scientific aspirations face. In addition to addressing challenges and the unjustifiable underrepresentation of women at the higher levels of academia, Hargittai takes a balanced approach by discussing how some of the most successful of these women have managed to obtain professional success and personal happiness.Women Scientists portrays scientists from different backgrounds, different geographical regions-eighteen countries from four continents-and leaders from a variety of professional backgrounds, including eight Nobel laureate women. The book is divided into three sections: "Husband and Wife Teams," "Women at the Top," and "In High Positions." Hargittai uses her own experience to introduce her first section on the lives of prominent scientific couples and addresses the joys and disadvantages of husband and wife teams. The second section is a comprehensive exploration of the struggles and triumphs of "women at the top." Hargittai introduces women from countries where relatively little has been written about female scientists. The final section focuses on women scientists involved with science administration and leadership. Hargittai's biographical sketches role models for budding scientists. The book is a much needed account of female presence and influence in the sciences.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
380
Release Date:
2015-04-01
Publication Date:
2015-04-01
Publisher:
OXFORD UNIV PR
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0199359989
ISBN13:
9780199359981
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
734 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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