IT stereotypes in television shows

Despite over 20 years of Information Technology (IT) intervention programs, the proportion of females in the discipline has decreased this century. The depiction of the IT profession on television is a significant source of information about IT careers and may influence student career decisions. In...

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Autor principal: Forgasz, Helen (Autor)
Otros Autores: Mcleod, Amber ; Lang, Catherine
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2013
En:Año: 2013
Acceso en línea: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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