ABSTRACT

First published in 1998, this book explores the physical and technological changes which occurred in the growing bureaucracies of big-business and of government as well as in the small and mid-size business of the city. The study of these changes provides a context within which to set the complementary experiences of the men and women who chose to seek a living in the wide array of constantly changing office jobs.

chapter Chapter One|37 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter Two|54 pages

Office operations and environments

chapter Chapter Three|43 pages

Supplying the needs of offices: education for office workers

chapter Chapter Four|47 pages

Finding and filling office jobs

chapter Chapter Five|52 pages

Career paths: fulfilment of the vision?

chapter Chapter Six|52 pages

White collars into pink: the feminisation of office work

chapter Chapter Seven|13 pages

Conclusion