Medical Careers and Feminist Agendas American, Scandinavian, and Russian Women Physicians

Adopting a structural approach, this book provides a comprehensive description and analysis of the current status of women physicians in three major Western medical systems. It shows that the careers of women physicians have been shaped by the historical and organizational opportunities for education, practice, and advancement. As niches opened and barriers fell, women were quick to take advantage of the chance to study and practice in various medical fields.Riska, Elianne is the author of 'Medical Careers and Feminist Agendas American, Scandinavian, and Russian Women Physicians' with ISBN 9780202306681 and ISBN 0202306682.