Rethinking madam president
Subtitle: are we ready for a woman in the White House?
By: edited by Lori Cox Han and Caroline Heldman.
Contributors: Han, Lori Cox.; Heldman, Caroline, 1972-
Publisher: Lynne Rienner
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Boulder, Colo
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781588265432; 9781588265197
Subjects: Women presidents -- United States; Women political candidates -- United States; Women in politics -- United States; United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Is the US really ready for a woman president? / Lori Cox Han; title: Cultural barriers to a female presidency in the US / Caroline Heldman; title: The significance of social and institutional expectations / Sue Thomas and Jean Reith Schroedel; title: Shaping women's chances : stereotypes and the media / Gina Serignese Woodall and Kim L. Fridkin; title: Masculinity on the campaign trail / Georgia Duerst-Lahti; title: Money and the art and science of candidate viability / Victoria Farrar-Myers; title: Political parties : advancing a masculine ideal / Meredith Conroy; title: Women as executive branch leaders / Karen M. Hult; title: Leadership challenges in national security / Meena Bose; title: Conclusion: A woman in the White House? Never say never / Ann Gordon.