Computer Chips and Paper Clips : Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives
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| Title: | Computer Chips and Paper Clips : Technology and Women's Employment, Volume II: Case Studies and Policy Perspectives |
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| Description: | This companion to Volume I presents individually authored papers covering the history, economics, and sociology of women's work and the computer revolution. Topics include the implications for equal employment opportunity in light of new technologies; a case study of the insurance industry and of women in computer-related occupations; a study of temporary, part-time, and at-home employment; and education and retraining opportunities. |
| Authors: | National Research Council, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Committee on Women's Employment and Related Social Issues, Panel on Technology and Women's Employment |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Women white collar workers--Effect of technological innovations on, Office practice--Automation, Microelectronics--Social aspects, Women--Employment, Women--Employment--Government policy--United States |
| Categories: | SOCIAL SCIENCE / Minority Studies |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | This companion to Volume I presents individually authored papers covering the history, economics, and sociology of women's work and the computer revolution. Topics include the implications for equal employment opportunity in light of new technologies; a case study of the insurance industry and of women in computer-related occupations; a study of temporary, part-time, and at-home employment; and education and retraining opportunities. |
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| ISBN: | 9780309037273 9780585261553 9780309554985 |
