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Computer chips and paper clips : technology and women's employment /

Reviews the development and implementation of new information technologies in several clerical occupations and sectors, in order to identify its positive and negative consquences for women's employment. Considers the likely size, incidence, nature, and timing of these effects, and looks at the...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Women's Employment and Related Social Issues. Panel on Technology and Women's Employment
Otros Autores: Hartmann, Heidi I., Kraut, Robert E., Tilly, Louise
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1986-1987.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Reviews the development and implementation of new information technologies in several clerical occupations and sectors, in order to identify its positive and negative consquences for women's employment. Considers the likely size, incidence, nature, and timing of these effects, and looks at the impact of employers` decisions to adopt and implement new technologies on these processes. Recommends policies that can alleviate negative effects and improve women's employment opportunities while producing a more humane work environment.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (2 volumes) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780309554985
0309554985
9780309594622
0309594626