Books by Debra Gimlin

Is any image in modern times more evocative of social change than the computer? Popular mythology ascribes extraordinary powers to computers in the ordering of human affairs

This book examines British and American women's narratives of cosmetic surgery, exploring what those narratives say about the contemporary status of cosmetic surgery and 'local' ideas about its legitimate and illegitimate uses.

A survey of the use of the computer in today's workplace. It includes case studies of businesses that adopted greater computer usage, and explores the time-saving and cost-effectiveness qualities of computer technology. It also posits the role of computers in organizational transformation.