losing the potential of America's young black elite /
Maya A. Beasley
Chicago :
University of Chicago Press,
2011
x, 225 p. :
ill. ;
24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction -- The significance of history -- Family effects : is it really just a matter of money? -- The role of the university -- Majority rules : apprehension, racism, and racial representation in occupations -- Stereotype threat : where have all our scientists gone? -- The value of work : careers that matter -- It's all about connections -- Conclusion