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Book SynopsisFocuses on the challenges facing women who seek to create innovative entrepreneurial ventures, whilst also celebrating their scientific activities and contribution to technological advancement, society and economic development as a whole. This book investigates and demonstrates the innovative and inventive achievements of women.
Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Biography. Preface. Acknowledgment. Chapter 1 Setting the scene: A perspective on the contribution of women to scientific and technological advancement. Chapter 2 Encouraging women's entrepreneurship in the sciences: Women in veterinary medicine. Chapter 3 A skilling framework for women entrepreneurs in the knowledge economy. Chapter 4 Female entrepreneurship in the context of high technology business incubation: Strategic approaches to managing challenges and celebrating success. Chapter 5 Analysing routes to starting and growing science, engineering and technology ventures: Perceptions of female entrepreneurs. Chapter 6 An empirical investigation into the participation of women in industrial research and development (R&D). Chapter 7 Analysis of women's participation in high-technology patenting. Chapter 8 Ingenious women. Chapter 9 Celebrating achievement and innovation: Case studies of successful women scientists. References. Contemporary issues in entrepreneurship research. Contemporary issues in entrepreneurship research. Copyright page.
