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Encyclopedia of Women in American Politics
In the 80 years since gaining the right to vote, women have continued to make their political voices heard. This is the first comprehensive work to describe the political struggles and achievements of American women, who were historically underrepresented in a system dominated by men. Containing over 700 entries in an A-to-Z format, this single volume provides balanced coverage of the people, issues, and events that shape any discussion of women in U.S. politics.
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Encyclopedia of Women in American Politics
In the 80 years since gaining the right to vote, women have continued to make their political voices heard. This is the first comprehensive work to describe the political struggles and achievements of American women, who were historically underrepresented in a system dominated by men. Containing over 700 entries in an A-to-Z format, this single volume provides balanced coverage of the people, issues, and events that shape any discussion of women in U.S. politics.
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Encyclopedia of Women in American Politics

Encyclopedia of Women in American Politics

Encyclopedia of Women in American Politics

Encyclopedia of Women in American Politics

Overview

In the 80 years since gaining the right to vote, women have continued to make their political voices heard. This is the first comprehensive work to describe the political struggles and achievements of American women, who were historically underrepresented in a system dominated by men. Containing over 700 entries in an A-to-Z format, this single volume provides balanced coverage of the people, issues, and events that shape any discussion of women in U.S. politics.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781573561310
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 11/16/1998
Series: American Political Landscape Series
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 384
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.88(d)
Age Range: 3 Months

About the Author

Jeffrey D. Schultz is president of Jeffrey D. Schultz & Co., Inc. He has taught political science and history at a number of colleges, including White Pines College and Colorado College. He was the associate editor for the two-volume Encyclopedia of the Democratic Party and the two-volume Encyclopedia of the Republican Party. He is currently editing a book on presidential scandals.

Laura Van Assendelft is assistant professor of political science at Mary Baldwin College. She holds a PhD in political science from Emory University. She has written numerous professional articles on the subject of women in American politics.

Table of Contents

Contributors
Foreword by Helen Thomas
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Women in American Politics by Karen O'Connor
Encyclopedia of Women in American Politics
Appendices
Appendix 1: Speeches and Documents
Appendix 2: Tables
Appendix 3: Organizations
Appendix 4: Timeline
Index

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