Women Political Leaders in Africa

by Rosemarie Skaine

In Africa, women leaders have a strong legacy. Female pharaohs ruled ancient Egypt, queens and queen mothers have reigned throughout contemporary Africa, and women across the continent have led modern liberation movements.

This book's wide-ranging examination of African women leaders focuses especially on women in elected or appointed national government positions. The author provides an extensive analysis of the progress made by women...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786432993
• ISBN13: 9780786432998
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher