Barbie and Ruth : the story of the world's most famous doll and the woman who created her / Robin Gerber.
TITLE:
Barbie and Ruth : the story of the world's most famous doll and the woman who created her / Robin Gerber.
By:
Publication Date:
2009
Publication Information:
New York : Collins Business,
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
278 p. : ill.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [258]-266) and index.
Summary:
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.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780061341311
