Women, politics, and power
Subtitle: a global perspective
By: Pamela Paxton, Melanie M. Hughes.
Publisher: Pine Forge Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 379
ISBN-13: 9781412927420
Description: "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.