Women and Leadership
Transforming Visions and Diverse Voices
Jean Lau Chin editor Bernice Lott editor Joy Rice editor Janis Sanchez-Hucles editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:10th May '07
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£50.95(9781405155830)
Over the past thirty years the number of women assuming leadership roles has grown dramatically. This original and important book identifies the challenges faced by women in positions of leadership, and discusses the intersection between theories of leadership and feminism.
- Examines models of feminist leadership, feminist influences on leadership styles and agendas, and the diversity of theoretical and ethnic perspectives of feminist leaders
- Addresses how diverse women lead, how feminist principles contribute to leadership, the influence of ethnic groups and the barriers that women face as leaders
- Transforms existing models of leadership by incorporating gender issues
- Looks to the future of feminist leadership and identifies what must be done to train and mentor the next generation of feminist leaders
"Seventeen readable and relevant articles.... Essential reading for anyone concerned with this increasingly important subject in both theory and practice." (Long Range Planning, April 2009)
“Chin offers a timely collection of readings about past and present leaders…includes contributions from many respected and successful women…carefully crafted…excellent references enhance the discussion.”(Choice)
"I opened this book with enthusiasm… .There is much to be appreciated." (Times Higher Education Supplement)
ISBN: 9781405155823
Dimensions: 235mm x 160mm x 28mm
Weight: 703g
404 pages