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Women Political Leaders

Breaking the Highest Glass Ceiling

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  • © 2008

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  1. Jane S. Jensen
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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

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    Pages 1-13

  3. Political Legacies

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    Pages 15-36

  4. Professional Politicians

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    Pages 37-61

  5. Temporaries, Tokens, and Ceremonial Leaders

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    Pages 63-78

  6. The Early Years

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    Pages 79-95

  7. Educational Experiences

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    Pages 97-110

  8. Balancing Family and Political Career

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    Pages 111-126

  9. Early Political Experience

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    Pages 127-147

  10. Running for Office

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    Pages 149-171

  11. Forming Governments

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    Pages 173-189

  12. Political Decision Making and Management Styles

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    Pages 191-205

  13. Political Leadership

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    Pages 207-222

  14. Epilogue

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    Pages 223-228

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 229-268
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This book examines the many routes forty or so women have taken to become president or prime minister of their countries and the problems they have encountered once in office. Their ability to deal with the difficulties of governmental and party leadership in a male-dominated culture are discussed along with an evaluation of their performance in managing domestic problems and handling the issues of war and peace. The essential question asked throughout is what difference being female made in their governing style.

About the author

JANE JENSEN received her Ph.D. in political science from the University of Illinois. Her publications include articles on human rights, teaching international studies and on South Asian politics. She has served as book review editor for the International Development Review.

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