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Informationen zum Autor Victor N. Shaw is Associate Professor of Sociology at California State University-Northridge. Professor Shaw holds a doctorate in Sociology from the University of Hawaii- Manoa. Klappentext This volume examines academic careers and career-making endeavors in contemporary society. It serves as a critical forum for theoretical reflection and generalization, a thought-provoking reference for institutional innovation and reform, and a down-to-earth guide for individual learning and practice. Zusammenfassung This volume examines academic careers and career-making endeavors in contemporary society. It serves as a critical forum for theoretical reflection and generalization! a thought-provoking reference for institutional innovation and reform! and a down-to-earth guide for individual learning and practice. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Part I: Career-Making in Postmodern Academia: The Process: Educational Preparation and Fulfillment; Job Search and Change; Institutional Affiliation and Identification; Professional Networking and Recognition; The Academic Career Pathway Chapter 3 Part II: Career-Making in Postmodern Academia: The Structure: Scholarly Identity; The Degree; Position; Publication; Teaching; Presentation; Service; Grant; Award; Membership in Academic Associations; Tenure Chapter 4 Part III: Career-Making in Postmodern Academia: The Consequence: Demands on Individuals; Production, Maintenance, and Expansion of Social Authority; Constraints on Choice and Individuality Chapter 5 Conclusion Chapter 6 References Chapter 7 Index
