Women, Politics, and Power: A Global Perspective (Sociology for a New Century Series)
"Paxton and Hughes have put together a brilliant and detailed account of the current status of women's position in politics and women's political representation across diverse countries and regions of the world." (Padmini SwaminathanThe Hindu20080814)"Paxton and Hughes provide the most comprehensive coverage yet attempted of women's increasing role in electoral politics across the globe. Women, Politics, and Powershould be a a valuable contribution to course in political sociology and globalization as well as gendered courses in politics. (Carol MuellerAmerican Journal of Sociology20090422)