| Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World's Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her Contributor(s): Gerber, Robin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0061341320 ISBN-13: 9780061341328 Publisher: Harper Business OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Women - Biography & Autobiography | Business - Business & Economics | Corporate & Business History - General |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 6.8" W x 9.19" (0.48 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Barbie and her creator, the sharp-elbowed gal who built the biggest toy company, have a story to tell." --Time Barbie and Ruth by Ruth Gerber is the remarkable true story of the world's most famous toy and the woman who created her. It is a fascinating account of how one visionary woman and her product changed an industry and sparked a lasting debate about women's roles. At once a business book, a colorful portrait of an extraordinary female entrepreneur, and a breathtaking look at a cultural phenomenon, Barbie and Ruth is a must read for anyone who ever owned a Barbie doll--a book Publishers Weekly calls, "a stirring biography...a fine study of success and resilience." |
Contributor Bio(s): Gerber, Robin: - Robin Gerber is the author of several books, including Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way, Katharine Graham, and the novel Eleanor vs. Ike. She lives in Bethesda, Maryland. |