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Author Dolan, Julie.

Title Women and politics : paths to power and political influence / Julie Dolan, Macalester College, Melissa M. Deckman, Washington College, Michele L. Swers Georgetown University.

Publication Info. Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]

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Location Call No. Status
 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  320.082 D659WO    Check Shelf
Edition Third edition.
Description xiv, 320 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Introduction and Theoretical Framework -- Part I: Women's Paths to Power -- Women in Social Movements and Interest Groups -- The Gender Gap in Elections and Public Opinion -- Gender and the Decision to Run for Office -- Women on the Campaign Trail -- Part II: Women in Power -- Women in Local Politics and Government -- Women in Congress and the State Legislatures -- Women in the Executive Branch -- Women in the Judiciary -- Appendix A: "Declaration of Sentiments" and "Resolutions" Adopted by the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 -- Appendix B: National Organization for Women's Bill of Rights and Redstockings Manifesto.
Summary Women and Politics: Paths to Power and Political Influence examines the role of women in politics from the early women's movement to the female politicians in power today. Engaging profiles of the diverse women who have shaped the American political system are interwoven with an analysis of the most recent election data to provide a comprehensive and unbiased introduction to the study of women and politics. -- Provided by publisher.
Subject Women -- Political activity -- United States.
Women -- Political activity. (OCoLC)fst01734136
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Politiskt deltagande.
Kvinnor i politiken.
Added Author Deckman, Melissa M. (Melissa Marie), 1971-
Swers, Michele L.
ISBN 9781442254749 (cloth ; alk. paper)
1442254742 (cloth ; alk. paper)
9781442254756 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
1442254750 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
9781442254763 (electronic)
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