Gender and entrepreneurship : a multilevel theory and analysis

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Title:

Gender and entrepreneurship : a multilevel theory and analysis

Author:

Elam, A. B.

ISBN:

9781847208293

Personal Author:

Elam, A. B.

Publication Information:

Cheltenham : Edward Elgar, c2008.

Physical Description:

xiii, 122 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Contents:

1. Introduction -- 2. A Practice Theory View of Social Difference -- 3. A Multilevel Theory of Gender and Entrepreneurship -- 4. Some Cross-National Findings -- 5. Conclusion and Implications -- App. Data and Methodology.

Abstract:

"Amanda Elam proposes and tests an alternative view of entrepreneurship based on contemporary sociological theory. The resulting cross-national theory of gender and entrepreneurship specifies the context from which individuals initiate the creation of new businesses." "This book examines three distinct contributions to the study of entrepreneurship. Firstly, it contributes to both sociological and institutional theories of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneur. Secondly, it presents a cross-national comparative framework for the multilevel analysis of entrepreneurship. Finally, this book produces a key multilevel finding with regard to the importance of national gender beliefs for the likelihood of business creation among both men and women." "Gender and Entrepreneurship will be an invaluable tool for researchers and policymakers interested in testing assumptions about the importance and influence of key national factors on rates of entrepreneurial activity."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Entrepreneurship -- Sex differences.

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Amanda Elam proposes and tests an alternative view of entrepreneurship based on contemporary sociological theory. The resulting cross-national theory of gender and entrepreneurship specifies the context from which individuals initiate the creation of new businesses.

This book examines three distinct contributions to the study of entrepreneurship. Firstly, it contributes to both sociological and institutional theories of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneur. Secondly, it presents a cross-national comparative framework for the multilevel analysis of entrepreneurship. Finally, this book produces a key multilevel finding with regard to the importance of national gender beliefs for the likelihood of business creation among both men and women.

Gender and Entrepreneurship will be an invaluable tool for researchers and policymakers interested in testing assumptions about the importance and influence of key national factors on rates of entrepreneurial activity.