A rising public voice : women in politics worldwide / edited and with an introduction by Alida Brill ; foreword by Gertrude Mongella.
| Other author | Brill-Scheuer, Alida. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Feminist Press at the City University of New York, 1995. |
| Description | xv, 284 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Not for want of trying: women in Australian and New Zealand politics, 1893-1993 / Janine Haines -- The Impact of German unification on women: losses and gains / Hanna Beate Schoepp-Schilling -- A Conversation with Wu Qing / Isabel Crook, Lu Dongxiao, and Lisa Stearns -- Political women and women's politics in India / Radha Kumar -- Blaga Dimitrova: a voice for change / Valentina Stoev -- The Feminist behind the spokeswoman: a candid talk with the Hanan Ashwari / Rabab Hadi -- Israeli women in two voices: a dialogue between generations / Ilana Bet-El and Lilly Rivlin -- From prison cell to parliament / Thenjiwe Mtintso -- Mitsui Mariko: feminist assemblywoman / Emiko Kaya -- Portugal: daring to be different / Marie de Lourdes Pintasilgo -- Profiles and portraits -- A Political tripple whammy / Diane Abbott -- Martin, what should I do now? / Bella Abzug -- The 30 percent quota law: a turning point for women's political participation in Argentina / Gloria Bonder and Marcela Nari -- Women in parliamentary life / Marilyn Waring -- From movement to government: women's political integration in Norway / Hege Skjeie -- EMILY's list: overcoming barriers to political participation / David Lauter -- Guatemala: a story of tragedy and promise / Rigoberta Menchú -- The Dance of life: women and human rights in Chile / Marjorie Agosín -- Women, information, and the future: the women of Kenya and the Green Belt Movement / Wangari Maathai -- Sultana's dream / Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain -- She who would be king / Ama Ata Aidoo. |
| Local note | Little-296639--305131003115N |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [275]-278). |
| LCCN | 95013894 |
| ISBN | 155861110X |
| ISBN | 1558611118 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ1236 .R57 1995 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |