Presents biographical sketches of women who have been influential in the world's political arenas throughout history.

A unique two-volume examination of the progress women have made in achieving political equality, Women and Politics around the World addresses both transnationa

In recent years, political parties and national legislatures in more than one hundred countries have adopted quotas for the selection of female candidates to po

Celebrating the most important female voices in history, the newest addition to the acclaimed Newmarket Words Of series is an inspiring collection of the words

"Eleanor Roosevelt never wanted her husband to run for president. When he won, she . . . went on a national tour to crusade on behalf of women. She wrote a regu