Gender and physics in the academy : theory, policy and practice in European perspective / edited by Pauline Leonard, Meytal Eran Jona, Yosef Nir, and Marika Taylor.

Gender and physics in the academy : theory, policy and practice in European perspective / edited by Pauline Leonard, Meytal Eran Jona, Yosef Nir, and Marika Taylor.

9781529222326 electronic book
152922232X electronic book
9781529246148 electronic book
1529246148 electronic book

Bristol : Bristol University Press, 2024.

©2024

English

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Q130 .G45 2024

500.82

This innovative interdisciplinary collection confronts the worldwide challenge of women's under-representation in science through an interrogation of the field of physics and its gender imbalance. Leading physicists and sociologists from across Europe collaborate to adopt a comparative approach. They draw on theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence to explore the reasons behind low participation levels, from entering the field to sustaining a career, emphasising the importance of social perspectives over biological explanations. Evaluating policy solutions implemented in various European contexts, this book offers key insights into the world of women physicists and sheds light on their life stories.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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