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Breaking the political glass ceiling : women and congressional elections /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Palmer, Barbara, 1967-
Other Authors: Simon, Dennis Michael
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge, 2008.
Edition:2nd ed.
Series:Women in American politics.
Subjects:
Women > Political activity > United States.
Table of Contents:
  • Where we were : women of the 1950s
  • The rise and persistence of the political glass ceiling
  • Political ambition and running for the U.S. House
  • Political ambition and running for the U.S. Senate and beyond
  • Understanding the glass ceiling : women and the competitive environment
  • Understanding the glass ceiling : the "party gap"
  • Understanding the glass ceiling : women-friendly districts
  • Where we are : women in the 21st century.