Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - Upping the Numbers (Hardcover, illustrated edition)

Advances in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are key factors in contributing to future economic performance, higher living standards and improved quality of life. As dominant white males near retirement and immigration slows, developed countries face a serious skill shortage in critical STEM disciplines. This fascinating book examines why the numbers of women and minorities in STEM are low, outlines the potential consequences of this and prescribes much needed solutions to the problem. The contributors illustrate how women and minorities are subtly and actively discouraged from entering STEM educational programs and occupations, and how once there, face conditions that limit their ability to fully participate should they choose to. Solutions to this complex problem of wasted human talent are prescribed at several levels, beginning with the family and rising up through the educational system to organizational employers and through government-level initiatives. This highly original book will prove a stimulating read for both academics and practitioners interested in gender issues, workforce diversity, management and, of course, in STEM professions.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2007
Editors:	Ronald J. Burke • Mary C. Mattis
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	400
Edition:	illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84542-888-4
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management of specific areas > Personnel & human resources management Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General
LSN:	1-84542-888-9
Barcode:	9781845428884

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!