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UNINA9910458485203321 |
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Titolo |
Success strategies for women in science [[electronic resource] ] : a portable mentor / / edited by Peggy A. Pritchard |
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Burlington, MA, : Elsevier Academic Press, c2006 |
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ISBN |
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1-280-63324-7 |
9786610633241 |
0-08-045565-4 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (348 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Women in science - Vocational guidance |
Science - Vocational guidance |
Electronic books. |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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front cover; copyright; table of contents; front matter; Contributors; Foreword; INTRODUCTION; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; PROLOGUE; body; 1 CAREER MANAGEMENT; 2 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; 3 TRAINING AND WORKING ABROAD; 4 CLIMBING THE LADDER; 5 MENTORING; 6 NETWORKING; 7 MENTAL TOUGHNESS; 8 PERSONAL STYLE; 9 COMMUNICATING SCIENCE; 10 TIME STRESS; 11 BALANCING PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL LIFE; 12 TRANSITIONS; index; COLOR PLATE |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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The under-representation of women in science is a well-documented fact that is of increasing concern to educators, administrators and government policy makers. This book, for women nearing the end of their formal training and beginning their careers in science, draws upon the experience of successful female scientists in academia, industry and research institutes from across North America and Europe. The contributors provide readers with a broad perspective on life as a scientist. Chapters address topics such as mentorship, networking and balancing career and family responsibilities and discu |
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