The Women of General Motors: A Century of Art & Engineering

Since the early days of General Motors, women have played important roles in design, engineering, manufacturing, and administration. This book profiles and interviews over 100 women who have steered GM for almost 100 years, including Bonnie Lemm, Helene Rother, Suzanne Vanderbilt, and Mary Barra.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

An in-depth exploration of the significant contributions of women to the American automotive industry, a traditionally male-dominated field. Since the early days of General Motors, there has been a longstanding presence of women who have played pivotal roles in design, engineering, manufacturing, and administration. In her follow-up to Damsels in Design, Constance Smith delves into the profiles and interviews of over 100 remarkable women who have steered the course of General Motors for nearly a century. The featured women include:
1. Bonnie Lemm, the pioneering woman designer-engineer at General Motors.
2. Helene Rother, the trailblazing woman automobile and transportation designer who joined GM's Styling Department in the 1940s.
3. Suzanne Vanderbilt, a renowned industrial designer with numerous patents and the creator of the first adjustable lumbar seat supports.
4. Mary Barra, who achieved the remarkable distinction of becoming General Motors' chair and CEO in 2016.

Through these captivating profiles, readers will have the opportunity to meet these extraordinary achievers and gain insight into their remarkable journeys in a male-dominated industry. The book serves as a testament to the resilience, determination, and talent of women who have shattered barriers and made indelible marks on the automotive industry.

Dimension: 279 x 215 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764364280