Gender and Physics in the Academy

Theory, Policy and Practice in European Perspective

Pauline Leonard editor Yosef Nir editor Meytal Eran-Jona editor Marika Taylor editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Bristol University Press

Published:30th Sep '24

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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.

“Combining scientific accuracy with personal accounts, this book provides an insightful and informative perspective on how to make science more inclusive and attractive to a broader fraction of society.” Gian Francesco Giudice, CERN

ISBN: 9781529222302

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272 pages