{"product_id":"the-internet-of-women-accelerating-culture-change-hardcover","title":"The Internet of Women: Accelerating Culture Change - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNada Anid\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eLaurie Cantileno\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eMonique J. Morrow\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemale scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians worldwide are making historic contributions to their fields. The modern workforce is closer to gender-equal than it has ever been, and many efforts are in place to support further progress. \u003cem\u003eThe Internet of Women\u003c\/em\u003e provides an exciting look at personal narratives and case studies of female leaders and cultural shifts around the globe that illustrate this promising trend.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the United Nations' emphasis on girls and technology education in the Sustainable Development Goals to the increased female labor force in Zambia, a policy change that was inspired by the UN Millennial Development Goals, \u003cem\u003eThe Internet of Women\u003c\/em\u003e captures stunning examples of progress from around the world and men working hand in hand with women advocating for cultural change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGender equality and female participation in the tech field is critical to both developing and developed economies; nevertheless, this gap remains a global phenomenon. Without significant progress, the current rate of change will not lead to parity for 118 years, according to the World Economic Forum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHowever there's significant work being done to shift this tide. Take for instance Michelle Lee, the first female Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, reflects on her childhood Girl Scout badge in sewing and cooking and how that memory inspired to create an IP badge that exposes young women to the process of invention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book gathers examples about the increasingly inclusive and progressive gender culture in technology from over 30 countries. Stories range from an entrepreneur in Dubai partnering with private and public sector entities to accelerate blockchain technology to a young British woman moving to Silicon Valley to launch an artificial intelligence platform and incubator.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into six parts, each with unique areas of focus: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMillennials Leading: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Next Generation of Women in Technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMen and Women Empowering One Another\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBold Leadership: Women Changing the Culture of Investment and Entrepreneurship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEducating for the 21st Century\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreaking the Glass Ceiling: A Generation of Women Forging into Technology Leadership\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmerging Fields of Technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is intended for corporations, academic institutions, the private sector, government agencies, gender experts, and the general public, and its key benefit is to let the reader understand a path towards implementing diversity overall globally. It also showcases the strategies, tools, and tactical execution on how create cultural change in all parts of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNada Anid, Monique J. Morrow, Laurie Cantileno\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 09, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51793539465504,"sku":"9788793379688","price":55.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/902462e992c224f628ee35aee70b248f.webp?v=1780723464","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-internet-of-women-accelerating-culture-change-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}