This new text provides an interesting, lively, and timely discussion of contemporary political issues in America that involve women as political participants, candidates, and office holders. The study of women and politics is a powerful voice within the discipline of Political Science, and this first edition text is a dynamic addition to the ongoing dialogue. Part of McGraw-Hill's Critical Topics in American Government series, the book provides students with a gendered look at key topics in American government. Throughout the text, brief biographical boxes present women, both past and present, who embody the concept of leadership in the American context.

Women and American Politics: The Challenges of Political Leadership

Politics & Social Sciences

Cox Han,Lori

Women's Studies

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Han and Heith's 2016 Presidential Election Guide Update provides students with valuable insights into key issues, including the "Obama Effect" on 2016, how money, media, and momentum affect the pre-nomination period, and what to look for during the primaries, caucuses, conventions, and general election.

2016 Presidential Election Guide Update

Heith, Diane

Politics & Government

Oxford University Press

Presidents and the American Presidency, Second Edition, engages students in the study of the presidency through an exploration of both the political institution and the men who have held the office. Considering both the strengths and the weaknesses of the office, authors Lori Cox Han and Diane J. Heith move beyond purely theoretical analysis to examine the real-life, day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of the presidency. They incorporate archival documents from multiple administrations, offer extensive coverage of methodology, and integrate both institutional and president-centered approaches.

Presidents and the American Presidency

Biographies & Memoirs

Heith, Diane J.

Leaders & Notable People

As women continue to gain more prominence in political and electoral processes as voters, candidates, and officeholders, it becomes even more important to understand how gender shapes political power and the distribution of resources within our society. Women, Power, and Politics: The Fight for Gender Equality in the United States offers a timely and engaging analysis of classic and contemporary gender-related issues, focusing on the role of women as active participants in government and the public policies that affect women in their daily lives.

Women, Power, and Politics: The Fight for Gender Equality in the United States

Heldman, Caroline

Presidents and the American Presidency engages students in the study of the presidency through an exploration of both the political institution and the men who have held the office. Considering both the strengths and the weaknesses of the office, authors Lori Cox Han and Diane J. Heith move beyond purely theoretical analysis to examine the real-life, day-to-day responsibilities and challenges that go with the job. FEATURES: * Incorporates archival documents from multiple administrations--in a "Then and Now" format--that reveal the inner workings of the White House and animate the discussions from the perspective of the presidents and other political actors * Offers extensive coverage of methodology, teaching students how to analyze the institution * Develops critical-thinking skills by integrating both institutional and president-centered approaches * Includes an in-depth discussion of campaign finance as an essential part of electing presidents

Criminal Law

As women continue to gain more prominence in political and electoral processes as voters, candidates, and officeholders, it becomes even more important to understand how gender shapes political power and the distribution of resources within our society. Women, Power, and Politics: The Fight for Gender Equality in the United States offers a timely and engaging analysis of classic and contemporary gender-related issues, focusing on the role of women as active participants in government and the public policies that affect women in their daily lives.

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Women and American Politics: The Challenges of Political Leadership

2016 Presidential Election Guide Update

Presidents and the American Presidency

Women, Power, and Politics: The Fight for Gender Equality in the United States

Presidents and the American Presidency

Women, Power, and Politics: The Fight for Gender Equality in the United States