Diversity in action

"In this . . . volume, readers will address issues such as the how and why of retaining minorities in the technological workplace and the inclusion of neurodiverse employees"--Provided by publisher.

"Sports is a singular field, in that if someone has the skills it takes to play the game, at whatever level, it doesn't matter whether they are rich or poor, or what their background or culture is. Despite this inclusivity, the field of sports definitely has its weak points. Readers will gain new perspectives after reading about . . . issues including stereotypes in various sports, the pros and cons of segregated versus inclusive sports, and the issues surrounding integrated sports"--Provided by publisher.

"Science is one field in which diversity and its benefits are embraced, because scientists often collaborate in teams to figure out the best ideas and build off the ideas of other colleagues. Readers will learn about the challenges and successes of . . . scientists including the . . . Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, Iranian Fields Medal winner Maryam Mirzakhani, and the . . . story of the . . . physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking, who persevered despite incredible physical limitations"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . volume highlights women in Congress and other high political positions as well as men and women from the LGBTQ+ community, such as Tammy Baldwin, the first openly gay U.S. senator. Readers will also learn about politicians holding office from various economic and social backgrounds, races, cultures, and abilities"--Provided by publisher.

"The days when white men filled physician positions and nurses were expected to be only women are . . . behind us. A . . . more diverse team of employees populates modern medical facilities. This . . . volume highlights the rocky road traversed by so many to get where we are, as well as the gaps that continue to exist, supported by . . . statistics. Figures featured throughout emphasize the hard work and perseverance of some of medicine's most . . . determined figures, such as . . . ophthalmologist Patricia Bath and physician Kumar Bahuleyan"--Provided by publisher.

"In this . . . book, readers will learn more about celebrities who celebrate their diversity throughout history. Case studies include actor Micah Fowler, who has cerebral palsy; Kenyan-Mexican Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o; pop superstar Justin Bieber, who grew up in low-income housing; and Ellen DeGeneres, the comedian who played a lesbian on television, and then publicly came out to the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Historically, minorities such as women were relegated to lesser positions in business. Although a shift toward more diversity in business began long ago, readers will learn about the . . . gap that still remains between genders, cultures and races, social and economic levels, and abilities in the business field. This . . . book features some . . . figures through history who have persevered despite that chasm, as well as those who continue to do so"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . volume highlights women in Congress and other high political positions as well as men and women from the LGBTQ+ community, such as Tammy Baldwin, the first openly gay U.S. senator. Readers will also learn about politicians holding office from various economic and social backgrounds, races, cultures, and abilities"--Provided by publisher.

"In this . . . book, readers will learn more about celebrities who celebrate their diversity throughout history. Case studies include actor Micah Fowler, who has cerebral palsy; Kenyan-Mexican Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o; pop superstar Justin Bieber, who grew up in low-income housing; and Ellen DeGeneres, the comedian who played a lesbian on television, and then publicly came out to the world"--Provided by publisher.

Inspiring figures featured throughout emphasize the hard work and perseverance of some of medicine's most brilliant and determined figures, such as revolutionary ophthalmologist Patricia Bath and physician Kumar Bahuleyan.