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Barbara Garson discusses her book "The Electronic Sweatshop"

BROADCAST: Jun. 16, 1988 | DURATION: 00:52:48

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Synopsis

Discussing the book "The Electronic Sweatshop: How Computers are Transforming the Office of the Future into the Factory of the Past" (published by Simon & Schuster) with the author, journalist Barbara Garson.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 16, 1988

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 48 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Technology Working, Labor, Economy

People

Journalists Workers Authors, Writers

Tags

Garson, Barbara--Interviews Garson, Barbara. Electronic sweatshop. Office practice--Automation Business--Data processing Clerks--Effect of automation on. Professional employees--Effect of automation on. Women journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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