Working Equal Collaboration among Academic Couples |
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| Editor:
| Creamer, Elizabeth |
| Series title: | RoutledgeFalmer Studies in Higher Education Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8153-3545-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2000 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $70.95 |
Book Description:
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Working Equal exposes the myth of heroic individualism that is central to contemporary western thought. With more than 35% of full-time faculty with a spouse or partner in the same profession, dual career couples are a growing presence in higher education in the U.S.. This compelling and innovative volume examines and testifies to the contribution of intimate and familial relationships to artistic, literary, and scientific accomplishment. An original study of a growing phenomena in...
More DescriptionWorking Equal exposes the myth of heroic individualism that is central to contemporary western thought. With more than 35% of full-time faculty with a spouse or partner in the same profession, dual career couples are a growing presence in higher education in the U.S.. This compelling and innovative volume examines and testifies to the contribution of intimate and familial relationships to artistic, literary, and scientific accomplishment. An original study of a growing phenomena in higher education, Working Equal presents a new and invaluable portrait of contemporary faculty life.