A very interesting and insightful book whose survey of contemporary studies makes it essential for anyone interested in understanding the issues affecting gender imbalance in information technology.
Maria Klawe, Dean of Engineering and Applied Science, Princeton University
This is an important book that deals with a highly relevant topic: why women are dramatically underrepresented in computer science and what can be done to rectify the situation. The thorough research presented here reinforces the idea that no nation can afford to exclude part of its human capital from important areas of technology.
Barbara Simons, former President, Association for Computing Machinery
This comprehensive collection assembles an exhaustive amount of research on the lack of women in information technology, making it a welcome reference for this important area.
Wendy Hall, CBE, Professor of Computer Science, University of Southampton
Women can and must help develop the technology upon which we increasingly depend. We need to act, using the best research available, and this book provides the roadmap for action.
Lucy Sanders, CEO, National Center for Women and Information Technology
This book is an important resource for understanding the issues involved in increasing the presence of women in IT. Only by so informing the conversation will we have a chance to make fundamental changes to the culture and practice of IT.
Telle Whitney, President, Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology
This book is a must-read for anyone trying to understand and affect the participation of women in computing. Many of us have been confused by the picture of loss of ground by women in computer science even as women have increased their presence in other fields in other STEM fields. Perhaps the emerging trend of declines in engineering can be informed by the scholarship in this volume.
Shirley M. Malcom, Director, Education and Human Resources, American Association for the Advancement of Science
This work provides valuable insight into why women are not choosing to pursue education and careers in information technology.
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