a global perspective Paxton, Pamela Marie. creator Hughes, Melanie M. text bibliography cau Los Angeles Pine Forge Press c2007 2007 monographic eng

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xvi, 379 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm. "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. 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? Pamela Paxton, Melanie M. Hughes. Includes bibliographical references (p. 318-348) and index. Women Political activity Women Political activity Cross-cultural studies Representative government and representation HQ1236 .P39 2007 324.082 PAW 9781412927420 (pbk.) 1412927420 (pbk.) 2006030147 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0620/2006030147.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0620/2006030147.html DLC 060912 20160425145048.0 6137294