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Record Nr.

UNINA9910820268503321

Autore

Shah Sonali <1973->

Titolo

Career success of disabled high-flyers / / Sonali Shah

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : J. Kingsley, 2005

ISBN

1-280-26178-1

9786610261789

1-84642-128-4

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (208 p.)

Disciplina

650.1/087

Soggetti

People with disabilities - Employment

People with disabilities - Vocational guidance

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Based on author's thesis (doctoral).

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-200) and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Career success of disabled high-flyers -- The role of disabled people in the workplace -- Meanings of success for high-flyers -- Childhood -- Education -- Individual personality and motivation -- Career choice and experiences -- A portrait of the disabled high-flyer.

Sommario/riassunto

Drawing on case studies of 31 disabled adults, this book suggests that individual traits and patterns of behaviour are key factors in career success, and shows that it is often society rather than impairment that hinders professional progression. It will provide role models and valuable insights for young career-minded disabled people.