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Climbing the Hill : gender conflict in Congress

Author: Karen Foerstel; Herbert N Foerstel
Publisher: Westport, CT : Praeger, 1996.
Edition/Format: Book : English
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Climbing the Hill explores the history and current status of women members and staff on Capitol Hill. It traces the difficult history of women in Congress, their slow and painful path to political power, and their hopes and fears of today. It presents a comprehensive analysis of women's success at the polls and within the congressional hierarchy - legislatively, politically, and socially. Through in-depth research  Read more...
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Karen Foerstel; Herbert N Foerstel
ISBN: 0275949141 9780275949143
OCLC Number: 32968667
Description: 201 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents: 1. A History of Struggle -- 2. The Decade of the Woman: An Uncertain Promise -- 3. Aspiring to Power -- 4. Congressional Staff -- 5. Prognosis.
Responsibility: Karen Foerstel and Herbert N. Foerstel.

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Climbing the Hill explores the history and current status of women members and staff on Capitol Hill. It traces the difficult history of women in Congress, their slow and painful path to political power, and their hopes and fears of today. It presents a comprehensive analysis of women's success at the polls and within the congressional hierarchy - legislatively, politically, and socially. Through in-depth research and extensive personal interviews, the authors reveal the deep-rooted sexual divisions within the U.S. Congress and the continuing struggle of women to break into the "old boy" network. The book's comprehensive coverage is unique and up-to-date and will be of interest to scholars, students, and interested layreaders.

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