TY  - BOOK
AU  - Paxton, Pamela Marie.
AU  - Hughes, Melanie M.
TI  - Women, politics, and power: a global perspective 
T2  - Sociology for a new century series
SN  - 9781412927
AV  - HQ1236 .P39 2007
U1  - 324.082 22
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Los Angeles
PB  - Pine Forge Press
KW  - Women
KW  - Political activity
KW  - Cross-cultural studies
KW  - Representative government and representation
N1  - 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?
N2  - "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
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0620/2006030147.html
ER  -