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Over the past 30 years the number of women assuming leadership roles has grown dramatically. This original and timely book identifies the challenges faced by women in positions of leadership, and discusses the intersection between theories of leadership and feminism. Chapters are written by prominent scholars in feminist and leadership theory, research and practice. Women and Leadership * Addresses how diverse women lead, how feminist principles contribute to leadership and the barriers that women face as leaders * Transforms existing models of leadership by incorporating gender issues *…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
Over the past 30 years the number of women assuming leadership roles has grown dramatically. This original and timely book identifies the challenges faced by women in positions of leadership, and discusses the intersection between theories of leadership and feminism. Chapters are written by prominent scholars in feminist and leadership theory, research and practice. Women and Leadership * Addresses how diverse women lead, how feminist principles contribute to leadership and the barriers that women face as leaders * Transforms existing models of leadership by incorporating gender issues * Identifies the varying perspectives of feminist leaders from different ethnic groups * Looks towards the future of feminist leadership and what must be done to train and mentor the next generation of feminist leaders
Autorenporträt
Jean Lau Chin is Professor and Dean of the Derner Institute at Adelphi University. She is a licensed psychologist and has held various leadership and management roles as executive director of a community health center, co-director of a child guidance clinic and regional director at a managed care company. Bernice Lott is Professor Emerita of Psychology and Women's Studies at the University of Rhode Island and is a former Dean of its University College. Joy K. Rice is a clinical psychologist, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin Medical School and Emerita Professor of Educational Policy Studies and Women's Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Janis Sanchez-Hucles is Professor of Psychology at Old Dominion University and works part-time as a clinical psychologist, consultant, and trainer.
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"The promise and the power to transform leadership theory,practice, and research are given voice through the innovative dataand diverse topics, contributors, and contexts explored in thisimpressive text."
Janice D. Yoder, University of Akron

"Chin offers a timely collection of readings about pastand present leaders...includes contributions from manyrespected and successful women...carefullycrafted...excellent references enhance thediscussion."
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"I opened this book with enthusiasm... .There is much to beappreciated." Times Higher Education Supplement