Title: The presidency and women : promise, performance, and illusion /
Authors: Martin, Janet M., 1955-
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press,
Year: 2003
Subjects: Women in the civil service United States.; Women Political activity United States.; United States Officials and employees Selection and appointment.
Abstract: "The Presidency and Women offers a sophisticated understanding of the nation's largest interest group and fresh insight into the nation's most visible office. Martin studies in detail the presidencies of Kennedy through Carter. She demonstrates both the substantive growth in women's involvements in policy making and the political showcasing of women appointees, which has led to an ongoing illusion of even greater change. Her analysis provides perspective on the day-to-day interactions between the White House and outside groups, the outside political pressures for certain policy agendas, and the internal White House dynamics in response to those pressures."--Jacket.
Contents: Women and the executive branch -- The Kennedy administration -- The Johnson administration -- The Nixon administration -- The Ford administration -- The Carter administration.