Leaving science : occupational exit from scientific careers / Anne E. Preston.

New York : Russell Sage Foundation, [2004], ©2004.

xv, 201 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. [191]-196) and index.

Science : the period and the people -- The magnitude and character of exit -- Leaving science for income and opportunity -- Family responsibilities and their effects on a scientific career -- Mentoring -- Leaving science because of discontent with science itself -- Does the rapidly changing knowledge within science affect exit? -- Perceptions of discriminatory treatment -- Policy initiatives.