Changing the Face of Power: Women in the U.S. Senate

by Helen Thomas and Melina Mara

They are America's most powerful women. The fourteen female U.S. senators currently in office have changed not only the face of power, but the exercise of power as well. Bringing women's perspectives and life experiences to what has been described as America's most exclusive (and exclusively male) club, female senators are emerging as powerbrokers in Congress, known for their bipartisan teamwork, compassion for social issues, ability to build coalitions,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292709757
• ISBN13: 9780292709751
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 10.0" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Changing the Face of Power

Melina Mara takes us far beyond the obvious things we know about these women. She has penetrated their lives with her camera in a powerful and often surprising way. It is important subject matter as the face of congress changes. Melina does a wonderful job letting us know what these people do and who they are.