Beyond Small Numbers
Subtitle: Voices of African American PhD Chemists
Edition: 4th ed.
Series: Diversity in Higher Education; Diversity in Higher Education
Publisher: Emerald Group Pub.
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Bradford
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 197
ISBN-13: 9780080504711
Subjects: African American students; Chemistry; African American chemists; Discrimination in education; Discrimination in employment
Description: 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, howe.
Notes: Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Front Cover; Beyond Small Numbers: Voices of African American PhD Chemists; Copyright Page; 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.