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1 online resource (xxii, 174 pages) : illustrations. |
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Diversity in higher education,
1479-3644 ;
v. 4
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Diversity in higher education ; v. 4.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-170). |
Summary |
The book provides significant insight into the factors that affect the careers of these scientists and, importantly, gives voice to the many men and women who overcame discrimination, prejudice, and racism to build successful scientific careers. Although 70 percent of those interviewed felt that their careers had been hindered by discrimination, less than a handful expressed any regrets about choosing a career in chemistry. Remarkably, these chemists refused to allow racism to stifle their achievement. Although a disproportionate number of the chemists had their birth origins in the South, however, most pursued their careers outside the region and branched out across the nation. Many of those individuals had profound impacts in both industrial and academic settings but this book also chronicles the hardships that many faced. This book provides the opportunity for a full range of voices, from a number of perspectives, to be heard. |
Contents |
Cover; Contents; About the Author; List of Figures; List of Tables; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1. The African American Presence in the American Chemistry Community: A Brief History; Chapter 2. The Social Origins of African American Chemists; Chapter 3. Educational Experiences: From Grade School to Graduate School; Chapter 4. Career Patterns and Experiences; Chapter 5. Participation in Professional Activities; Chapter 6. Racial Attitudes; Summary and Implications; References; Appendix: Data and Methods. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
African American chemists -- United States -- Interviews.
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African American chemists. |
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United States. |
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Interviews.
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Chemistry -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- United States.
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Chemistry -- Study and teaching (Higher) |
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African American students -- Education -- United States.
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African American students. |
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Discrimination in education -- United States.
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Discrimination in education. |
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Discrimination in employment -- United States.
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Discrimination in employment. |
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Electronic books.
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Interviews.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Pearson, Willie, 1945- Beyond small numbers. Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier, 2005 0762305622 9780762305629 (OCoLC)60606171 |
ISBN |
008050471X (electronic book) |
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9780080504711 (electronic book) |
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9781849508148 (electronic book) |
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1849508143 (electronic book) |
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0762305622 (Cloth) |
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9780762305629 |
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