Women, politics, and power: a global perspective
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book provides a clear, detailed, and current introduction to women's political represetnation across a wide range of countries and regions. The authors have used broad statistical overviews and detailed case study accounts to document both historical trends and the contemporary state of women's political strength in diverse countries. Key features: global case studies, latest information available on women in politcs, numerous visuals to illustrate key ideas, multidisciplinary perspective, situates the United States in a comparative perspective.