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 is what difference being female made in their governing style.

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JANE JENSEN received her Ph.D. in political science from the University of Illinois. Her publications include articles on human rights, teaching international studies and on South Asian politics. She has served as book review editor for the International Development Review.

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Book Title: Women Political Leaders
Book Subtitle: Breaking the Highest Glass Ceiling
Authors: Jane S. Jensen
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230616851
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan New York
eBook Packages: Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies Collection, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-312-22338-0Published: 28 January 2005
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-38572-0Published: 28 January 2005
eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-61685-1Published: 24 November 2008
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 268
Topics: Political Science, Gender Studies, Comparative Politics

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