Women Political Leaders: Breaking the Highest Glass Ceiling

by Jane S. Jensen

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349385727
• ISBN13: 9781349385720
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"