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Race on the Line: Gender, Labor and Technology in the Bell System, 1880–1980. By Venus Green. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2001. Pp. xv, 370. $19.95, paper.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 May 2002

David Gabel
Affiliation:
Queens College

Extract

Race on the Line explores a fascinating topic—the impact that technology has on race and gender relations within a firm. Green ambitiously evaluates the impact of labor-saving technologies on employees within AT&T during the period 1880 to 1980. The topic is explored through a thorough examination of archival material. She demonstrates a strong command of the material and has clearly summarized a massive amount of primary material.

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Copyright
© 2002 The Economic History Association

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