Australian Women and Careers: Psychological and Contextual Influences over the Life Course [Paperback]

Millicent Poole (Author), Janice Langan-Fox (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 13, 1998

Based on a longitudinal study of 3,500 Australians, this book traces the changes and developments in women's careers over the past two decades. The authors relate this rich data to Australia's changing political and social profile during this period, and highlight both women's successes and the conflict deriving from their new roles. They provide a useful summary and critique of existing theories, pointing to crucial gender differences in the development of careers, and propose a new model of career development that encompasses both women and men.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"What is unique about this book is the authors' attempt to understand not only work, but also the idea of `career' and how it develops and changes across the life span." Psychology of Women Quarterly

Book Description

Based a longitudinal study of 3,500 Australians, this book traces the changes and developments in women's careers over the last two decades. The authors relate this rich data to Australia's changing political and social profile during this period, and highlight both women's successes and the conflict deriving from their new roles. They provide a useful summary and critique of existing theories, pointing to crucial gender differences in the development of careers, and propose a new model of career development that encompasses both women and men.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (January 13, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521567572
• ISBN-13: 978-0521567572
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,109,701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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