It takes a candidate : why women don't run for office / Jennifer L. Lawless, Richard L. Fox.
| Author/creator | Lawless, Jennifer L., 1975- |
| Other author | Fox, Richard L., 1967- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005. |
| Description | xv, 203 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Electoral politics : still a man's world? -- Explaining women's emergence in the political arena -- The gender gap in political ambition -- Barefoot, pregnant, and holding a law degree : family dynamics and running for office -- Gender, party, and political recruitment -- "I'm just not qualified" : gendered self-perceptions of candidate viability -- Taking the plunge : deciding to run for office -- Gender and the future of electoral politics. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-193) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005011914 |
| ISBN | 0521857457 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 052167414X (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ1236.5.U6 L38 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |