Running As a Woman: Gender and Power in American Politics

The authors show just how women politicians tapped into the vote for the 1992 elections and how they will shape their campaign strategies and political agendas around it in the future. Includes interviews with Geraldine Ferraro, Pat Schroeder, Nancy Kassebaum, and other major political figures. 15 photos.

Linda Witt is a prize-winning journalist with special expertise in women’s issues, politics, and health issues.

Glenna Matthews is a historian who teaches at UC Berkeley and is author of The Rise of Public Women.

Karen M. Paget is a political scientist with extensive political and government experience.