Women and Politics

"The newest edition of Women and Politics by Dolan, Deckman, Swers, and Shah offers readers and instructors a coherent, comprehensive, and engaging view of the barriers and possibilities for women's access to power in the United States. Few texts bring such a diverse and rich set of perspectives together for a systematic presentation of all the components of women's access to power that is so accessible for students, instructors, and researchers." * Mirya Holman, University of Houston, USA *
“It is rare to find a single volume that covers the breadth of information found in Women and Politics: Paths to Power and Political Influence, especially one that does so in a style so accessible and engaging to readers across levels of expertise and interest. Organized around key principles of power and representation, this volume seamlessly integrates empirical data and scholarship with real-world examples to tell a multi-faceted story of women’s political power in the United States. The latest edition brings foundational history and findings with up-to-date analyses of women navigating US campaigns and political institutions through 2024.” * Kelly Dittmar, Center for American Women and Politics, Rutgers University, USA *
“The fifth edition of Women and Politics: Paths to Power and Political Influence invites readers to consider central questions related to women’s presence and participation in our political system. Drawing on the 2016 and 2024 elections as frames of reference, it explores how women—as voters, activists, candidates, and officeholders—bring valuable and varied perspectives to the policymaking process. With anecdotes, examples, and data, this book effectively makes the case for why women’s participation in politics matters, particularly during a time of great uncertainty about representative government." * Rosalyn Cooperman, University of Mary Washington, USA *
“Women and Politics is thorough, clearly written, and vastly relevant. Impressively, it covers local through national politics and examines important theories and data every student of politics should comprehend. Its inclusion of campaigns, representation, policymaking and analyses of women in political institutions make it a valuable and comprehensive text for a range of classes and students.” * Ronnee Schreiber, San Diego State University, USA *
"Dolan, Deckman, Swers, and Shah are top scholars in the field, and here they’re at the top of their game. I’ve loved using previous editions of Women and Politics in classes because it is accessible, thoughtful, and well-organized. This new edition maintains that high standard and adds relevant new material, including on the 2024 election and the growing gap between the parties on women and gender." * Shauna Shames, Rutgers University, USA *