Abstract
This book deals with the introduction of new technology into women's work - the impact it is making the problems it generates. The emphasis is placedon the exploraiton of women's perspectives on computerization in the office and in manufacturing. Other topics dealt with include: -an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses in women's participation in systems design and in educaton: - an examination of the concept of skills; - a comprehensive introduction to the current status of remote work. Of particular interest in this volume is. therefore, the focussing of attention on women in the area of computers and new technology, covering aspects which are only rarely addressed in Computer Science literature.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | [Host publication title missing] |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| ISBN (Print) | 0-444-87864-5 |
| Publication status | Published - 1985 |
| Event | IFIP WG9.1 First Working Conference on Women, Work and Computerization, 1984 - Riva del Sole, Tuscany, Italy Duration: 1984 Sept 17 → 1984 Sept 21 |
Conference
| Conference | IFIP WG9.1 First Working Conference on Women, Work and Computerization, 1984 |
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| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Riva del Sole, Tuscany |
| Period | 1984/09/17 → 1984/09/21 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Information Systems, Social aspects (including Human Aspects of ICT)
Free keywords
- women
- work
- office work
- computers
- computerization