AKA Rachel Pearl Maines

Born: 8-Jul-1950
Birthplace: Brookline, MA

Gender: Female
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Scholar

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: The Technology of Orgasm

    High School: Austin High School, Austin, TX
    University: University of Texas at Austin
    University: BA Classics, University of Pittsburgh (1971)
    University: Community College of Allegheny County
    University: PhD Applied History and Social Science, Carnegie Mellon University (1983)
    University: National Defense University (1983-85)
    Professor: Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY (1983-86)
    Scholar: Cornell University (2000)

    Federal Emergency Management Agency Industrial mobilization policy analyst (1982-91)
    American Association of University Women
    American Civil Liberties Union
    National Council on Public History
    National Fire Protection Association (2003)
    National Organization for Women
    Society for the History of Technology

Author of books:
The Technology of Orgasm: Hysteria, the Vibrator and Women's Sexual Satisfaction (2001, social studies)
Asbestos and Fire: Technological Tradeoffs and the Body at Risk (2005, technology)
Hedonizing Technologies: Paths to Pleasure in Hobbies and Leisure (2009, social studies)

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