Short Skirts and Shorthand
Author | : Sarah Shaw |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 2020-06-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 1716802148 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781716802140 |
Rating | : 4/5 (140 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Short Skirts and Shorthand by : Sarah Shaw
Download or read book Short Skirts and Shorthand written by Sarah Shaw and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2020-06-25 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What was it like to be a secretary in the 1970s? Drawing on the reminiscences of more than 60 women, this book describes their everyday working lives and vividly recreates their world of typewriters, telephones and Tippex. It compares their experiences with their portrayals in popular media and by feminist writers. What emerges is a more nuanced picture, one that is revealing, authentic and amusing. This is a must for former secretaries and anyone with an interest in social history.