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Author Pearson, Willie, 1945-

Title Beyond small numbers : voices of African American PhD chemists / by Willie Pearson
Published Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier, 2005
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Description 1 online resource (xxii, 174 pages) : illustrations
Series Diversity in higher education, 1479-3644 ; v. 4
Diversity in higher education ; v. 4.
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
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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-170)
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Subject African American chemists -- United States -- Interviews
Chemistry -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- United States
African American students -- Education -- United States
Discrimination in education -- United States
Discrimination in employment -- United States.
Colleges of higher education.
Teaching staff.
Education, Higher.
African American chemists.
African American students.
Chemistry -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Discrimination in education.
Discrimination in employment.
United States.
Genre/Form Interviews.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 008050471X
9780080504711
9781849508148
1849508143