Only seventeen women have won the Nobel Prize for Peace since it was first awarded in 1901. Hailing from all over the world, some of these women have held graduate degrees, while others barely had access to education. Some began their work young, some late in life. In this compelling book, Judith Stiehm narrates these women’s varied lives in fascinating detail. The third edition includes the story of Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai, the youngest laureate, who won as a teenager in 2014. Her campaign for girls’ education continued in spite of a vicious attack by the Taliban. Engaged and inspirational, all these women clearly demonstrate that there is something each of us can do to advance a just, positive peace. Whether they began by insisting on garbage collection or simply by planting a tree, each understood that peace must be global in order to be sustained. All learned that peace is not always popular, but believed they must persevere. They shared a common vision and commitment undiminished by obstacles and opposition. As Judith Stiehm convincingly shows, all are truly “champions for peace.”
Judith Hicks Stiehm is professor of political science at Florida International University, where she has served as provost and academic vice president. Her books include Inside Defense: Understanding the U.S. Military in the 21st Century and The US Military: A Basic Introduction. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, holds the U.S. Army Distinguished Civilian Service Medal, and has been honored by the American Political Science Association with the Frank Goodnow Award.
Table of Contents
Preface In the Tradition of Lysistrata—Women Champions for Peace Chapter 1 Bertha von Suttner: Noble Woman and Nobel Friend Chapter 2 Jane Addams: “The Greatest Woman Who Ever Lived” Chapter 3 Emily Greene Balch: The Dismissed Professor Chapter 4 Betty Williams and Mairead Corrigan: Sisterhood Created by Tragedy Chapter 5 Mother Teresa: From Macedonia to India and Sainthood Chapter 6 Alva Myrdal: World Diplomat Chapter 7 Aung San Suu Kyi: Resisting by Staying Home Chapter 8 Rigoberta Menchú Tum: A Story That Broke the World’s Heart Chapter 9 Jody Williams: Internet Activist Chapter 10 Shirin Ebadi: Muslim Judge Chapter 11 Wangari Muta Maathai: Kenya’s “Green” Doctor Chapter 12 Tawakkol Karman, Leymah Gbowee, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: 2011, the Year of the Women Chapter 13 Malala Yousafzai: A Near Martyr Conclusion Champions All Epilogue Questions for U.S. and Non-U.S. Readers Selected Bibliography Index About the Author
