Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the New American Politics |
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| Author:
| Peters, Ronald M.
Rosenthal, Cindy Simon |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-538373-7 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2010 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $79.95AUD $129.95 |
Book Description:
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In Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the New American Politics, Ron Peters and Cindy Simon Rosenthal provide a comprehensive account of how Pelosi became speaker and what this tells us about Congress in the twenty-first century. They consider the key issues that Pelosi's rise presents for American politics, highlight the core themes that have shaped, and continue to shape, her remarkable caree, and discuss the challenges that women face in the male-dominated world of American politics,...
More DescriptionIn Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the New American Politics, Ron Peters and Cindy Simon Rosenthal provide a comprehensive account of how Pelosi became speaker and what this tells us about Congress in the twenty-first century. They consider the key issues that Pelosi's rise presents for American politics, highlight the core themes that have shaped, and continue to shape, her remarkable caree, and discuss the challenges that women face in the male-dominated world of American politics, particularly at its highest levels. The authors also shed light on Pelosi's political background, show how twelve years out of power allowed her to fashion a new image for House Democrats, and conclude with an analysis of her institutional leadership style.