| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 190 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"Historically, the contributions of women architects to their profession have been minimized or overlooked. 'Designing Women' explores the tension that has existed between the architectural profession and its women members. It demonstrates the influence that these women have had on architecture in Canada, and links their so-called marginalization to the profession's restrictive and sometimes discriminatory practices." "Co-written by an architectural historian and a sociologist, this book provides a welcome blend of disciplinary approaches. The product of much original research, it looks at issues that are specific to architecture in Canada and at the same time characteristic of many-dominated workplaces."--Jacket. |
| Contents |
1. Introduction. 'Designing Women' in an International Context. 'Designing Women' in the Context of the Professions. Women's Work within a Male Discourse -- 2. Entering Male-Dominated Practice, 1920-1992: The Profession 'Defines' Women Architects. Professional Context of the 1920s. Pioneering Period, 1920s to 1970. Post-Pioneering Years, 1970 to 1992. Registered and Unregistered Professionals. De-registered Professionals. Where Do They Go? -- 3. Images in the Mirror: The Profession's Perspective on Women Architects. Women on the 'Margins'. Women as Users of Space. Manly Architect -- 4. Building the Foundations: Women Contribute to Architectural Practice. Megastructures and Megacareers: The Quebec Case. Ontario Women Architects -- 5. Unregistered Professionals: Women Redesign the Architectural Domain in Canada. Why Innovation? Innovation Process. Gender Differences: Innovation and De-registration. Reinterpreting the 'Mommy Track'? -- 6. Quebec Question: Designing a Distinct Experience. Quebec Experience. Quebec Women at the Frontiers. Quebec Women Architects and Professional Women. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Women architects -- Canada.
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Women architects. |
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Canada. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Tancred, Peta.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Adams, Annmarie. Designing women. Toronto : University of Toronto Press, ©2000 9780802044174 (OCoLC)43275503 |
| ISBN |
9781442673847 (electronic book) |
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1442673842 (electronic book) |
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1282036947 |
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9781282036949 |
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0802044174 (bound) |
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080208219X (paperback) |
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9780802044174 |
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9780802082190 |
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