Meritocracy and Feminization in Conflict

This chapter contains sections titled:

• Gender and Historical Analysis

• The British Example

• From Preelectronic to Electronic Computing

• Electronic Computing Work Gets an Upgrade

• Programming as a Management Tool

• Shifting Ideals in a Crisis-Driven State

• Individual Opportunities ?> Institutional Crisis

• Revival of the Management Computer Men

• The Public Face of Government Meritocracy

• Conclusion

• References