A seat at the table : congresswomen's perspectives on why their presence matters /
Dittmar, Kelly, 1984-
A seat at the table : congresswomen's perspectives on why their presence matters / Kelly Dittmar, Kira Sanbonmatsu and Susan J. Carroll. - New York : OUP, c2018. - ix, 259 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Representation -- Obstacles and opportunities -- Navigating partisan polarization -- Congresswomen's work across party lines -- Altering policy agendas and debates -- Changing the institution, image, and exercise of power -- Conclusion: representation matters.
9780190915735 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780190915728 (hardcover : alk. paper)
2018009372
United States. Congress --Interviews.
Women--Political activity--United States.
Women legislators--United States--Interviews.
HQ1236.5.U6 / D58 2018
A seat at the table : congresswomen's perspectives on why their presence matters / Kelly Dittmar, Kira Sanbonmatsu and Susan J. Carroll. - New York : OUP, c2018. - ix, 259 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Representation -- Obstacles and opportunities -- Navigating partisan polarization -- Congresswomen's work across party lines -- Altering policy agendas and debates -- Changing the institution, image, and exercise of power -- Conclusion: representation matters.
9780190915735 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780190915728 (hardcover : alk. paper)
2018009372
United States. Congress --Interviews.
Women--Political activity--United States.
Women legislators--United States--Interviews.
HQ1236.5.U6 / D58 2018