Computer Chips and Paper Clips

Computer Chips and Paper Clips

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1987-02-01

Total Pages: 455

ISBN-13: 0309037271

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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.


Computer Chips and Paper Clips

Computer Chips and Paper Clips

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1986-02-01

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 0309036887

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Drawing on the historical changes in five areasâ€"the jobs of telephone operators, workers in the printing and publishing industries, information and data processors, retail clerks, and nursesâ€"this volume offers a comprehensive examination of how microelectronics and telecommunications have affected women's work and their working environments and looks ahead to what can be expected for women workers in the next decade. It also offers perspectives on how workers can more easily adapt to the changing workplace and addresses the controversial topic of job insecurity as a result of an influx of advanced electronic systems.


Computer Chips and Paper Clips

Computer Chips and Paper Clips

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1987-02-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780309037273

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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.


Computer Chips and Paper Clips: without special title

Computer Chips and Paper Clips: without special title

Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Women's Employment and Related Social Issues. Panel on Technology and Women's Employment

Publisher:

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13:

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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.


Computer Chips and Paper Clips

Computer Chips and Paper Clips

Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Women's Employment and Related Social Issues. Panel on Technology and Women's Employment

Publisher:

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13:

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