02498cam a22004214a 4500 6137294 BD-DhUL 20160425145048.0 060912s2007 cauab b 001 0 eng 2006030147 GBA6A6360 bnb 013629701 Uk 9781412927420 (pbk.) 1412927420 (pbk.) (OCoLC)ocm71348673 (OCoLC)71348673 (NNC)6137294 DLC DLC BAKER UKM C#P OrLoB-B BD-DhUL HQ1236 .P39 2007 324.082 22 PAW Paxton, Pamela Marie. Women, politics, and power : a global perspective / Pamela Paxton, Melanie M. Hughes. Los Angeles : Pine Forge Press, c2007. xvi, 379 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm. US$ 37.95 Sociology for a new century series Includes bibliographical references (p. 318-348) and index. 1. Introduction to women in politics -- 2. Women struggle for the vote : the history of women's suffrage -- 3. Women struggle for representation : accessing positions of power -- 4. Explaining the political representation of women - culture and social structure -- 5. Explaining the political representation of women - politics -- 6. Explaining the political representation of women - overarching factors -- 7. Do women make a difference? -- 8. All regions are not created equal -- 9. Middle of the pack : women and politics in the United States -- 10. Where do we go from here? : and how do we get there? "This book provides a clear, detailed, and current introduction to women's political representation across a wide range of countries and regions. Using broad statistical overviews and detailed case study accounts, the authors document both historical trends and the contemporary state of women's political strength in diverse countries. No other book offers such a thorough and multidisciplinary synthesis of research on women's political power around the world."--BOOK JACKET. Women Political activity. Women Political activity Cross-cultural studies. Representative government and representation. Hughes, Melanie M. Sociology for a new century. Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0620/2006030147.html AUTH TOC ddc BK 58036 58036 0 0 ddc 0 324_082000000000000_PAW 0 NFIC 97488 DUL DUL GEN 2014-04-09 purchased 324.082 PAW 480965 2016-04-25 2016-04-25 BK