Women’s Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century An International Multi-Level Research Analysis
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Edited by Kate V. Lewis, Newcastle University, UK, Colette Henry, Head of Department of Business Studies, Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), Ireland and Griffith University Australia, Elizabeth J. Gatewood, Research Professor, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, US and John Watson, formerly Professor of Accounting and Finance, The University of Western Australia<i>‘The broad international scope of both the theoretical discussions and case studies provides the ideal opportunity to explore how different formal policies and less explicit influences impact women. Much credit must go to the editors for the rich conceptual framework that makes this volume succeed both as a resource compiling and interpreting global data and as a source of theory situating the data in a broad socio-cultural context. . . . This book will be a welcome addition to the shelves of academic scholars and policy professionals. Those interested in fostering women's entrepreneurship will benefit from paying attention to the practical advice that emerges.’</i>
- Science & Public Policy,
<i>‘This book will interest current and prospective women entrepreneurs who seek to obtain funding and support to grow their businesses. The authors of 14 essays address such issues and gender differences in management style, innovation, networking behaviors, spousal support, attitudes towards growth, and ability to access funds. A valuable book for graduate business students as well as researchers, faculty, and practitioners in entrepreneurship.’</i>
- P.G. Kishel, Choice,
The book takes a holistic approach to exploring, via empirical and theoretical lenses, why women's involvement in venture creation matters. It offers a contemporary and diverse range of topics, written by leading scholars, that builds on a tradition of previous Diana volumes. The chapters span a wide range of countries, methodologies, and levels of analysis, all designed to contribute to advancing understanding of women and their engagement with entrepreneurial endeavors.
With its broad span of geographic relevance and research driven by empirical data, this book will prove an essential guide for academics, students and researchers in the field, as well as policymakers and practitioners.
Contributors: C.G. Brush, J. Byrne, S. Chasserio, S. Coleman, J. Courvisanos, A. de Bruin, M. Dlouhá, T. Esnard, S. Fattoum, H. Frederick, J. Gabrielsson, E.J.Gatewood, R.T. Harrison, C. Henry, K. Ibata-Arens, M. Jomaraty, N. Jurik, A. K í ková, T. Lebègue, C.M. Leitch, K.V. Lewis, Å.L. Dahlstrand, E. Lisowska, D. Mo nik, C. Nguyen, H. Nguyen, D. Politis, C. Poroli, A. Robb, N. Sappleton, K. irec, J. Watson, F. Welter