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Informationen zum Autor Julie Des Jardins Klappentext This accessible, engaging introduction to the life of Lillian Gilbreth examines her pivotal role in establishing the discipline of industrial psychology. This book examines the life of an exceptional woman who was able to negotiate the divide between the public and domestic spheres and define it on her terms. ""Lillian Gilbreth: Redefining Domesticity" is a key acquisition for anyone studying women's issues and influences." --The Midwest Book Review "This well-written, researched and indexed work that explores the reality behind the image of Gilbreth's life is an important contribution to women's history. Highly Recommended." --"Choice" Praise for the Lives of American Women Series: " ""Finally! The majority of students--by which I mean women--will have the opportunity to read biographies of women from our nation's past. (Men can read them too, of course!) The 'Lives of American Women' series features an eclectic collection of books, readily accessible to students who will be able to see the contributions of women in many fields over the course of our history. Long overdue, these books will be a valuable resource for teachers, students, and the public at large." --Cokie Roberts, author of "Founding Mothers "and "Ladies of Liberty" "Just what any professor wants: books that will intrigue, inform, and fascinate students! These short, readable biographies of American women--specifically designed for classroom use--give instructors an appealing new option to assign to their history students." --Mary Beth Norton, Mary Donlon Alger Professor of American History, Cornell University "For educators keen to include women in the American story, but hampered by the lack of thoughtful, concise scholarship, here comes 'Lives of American Women, ' embracing Abigail Adams's counsel to John--'remember the ladies.' And high time, too!" --Lesley S. Herrmann, Executive Director, The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History "These books are, above all, fascinating stories that will engage and inspire readers. They offer a glimpse into the lives of key women in history who either defied tradition or who successfully maneuvered in a man's world to make an impact. The stories of these vital contributors to American history deliver just the right formula for instructorss An accessible, engaging examination of Lillian Gilbreth, whose research in efficiency and human factors changed the way factories are run, how domestic tasks are completed, and how consumers are "sold" on a product Zusammenfassung An accessible, engaging examination of Lillian Gilbreth, whose research in efficiency and human factors changed the way factories are run, how domestic tasks are completed, and how consumers are "sold" on a product Inhaltsverzeichnis SERIES EDITOR'S FOREWORD AUTHOR'S PREFACE 1 Lillie Moller's Victorian World, 1878--1895 2 College and Adventure The Sensibilities of a New Woman, 1896--1904 3 The Gilbreths' Brand of Companionate Marriage, 1904--1908 4 Scientific Management and the Human Element in the Progressive Age, 1909--1911 5 Dailiness in Providence, 1912--1916 6 Battles on the Home Front and War Front, 1916--1918 7 Montclair An Experiment in Science and Domesticity, 1919--1924 8 The Widow Sexism and Breadwinning, 1924--1928 9 Systematizing Women's Operations During the Depression, 1929--1939 Afterword Domesticity on Her Terms Primary Sources Gilbreth Management Desk Brochure STUDY QUESTIONS NOTES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX...
Zusammenfassung
Lillian Gilbreth is a stunning example of female ingenuity in the early twentieth century. At a time when women were standard fixtures in the home and barely accepted in many professions, Gilbreth excelled in both spheres, concurrently winning honors as 'Engineer of the Year' and 'Mother of the Year'. This accessible, engaging introduction to the life of Lillian Gilbreth examines her pivotal role in establishing the discipline of industrial psychology, her work as an engineer of domestic management and home economics, and her role as mother of twelve children - made famous by the book, and later movie, Cheaper by the Dozen. This book examines the life of an exceptional woman who was able to negotiate the divide between the public and domestic spheres and define it on her terms.
About the Lives of American Women series: selected and edited by renowned women's historian Carol Berkin, these brief biographies are designed for use in undergraduate courses. Rather than a comprehensive approach, each biography focuses instead on a particular aspect of a women's life that is emblematic of her time, or which made her a pivotal figure in the era. The emphasis is on a 'good read' featuring accessible writing and compelling narratives, without sacrificing sound scholarship and academic integrity. Primary sources at the end of each biography reveal the subject's perspective in her own words. Study questions and an annotated bibliography support the student reader.
