The inclusion calculation : why men appropriate womens representation /

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Author / Creator:Valdini, Melody Ellis, author.
Imprint:New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019]
Description:xiii, 188 pages ; 24 cm
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11946487
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ISBN:9780190936204
0190936207
9780190936198
0190936193
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:"In The Inclusion Calculation, Melody E. Valdini examines women's representation in politics and offers insights into men's strategies for using women to advance their own political ambitions. While it is certainly valuable to encourage women to run for office, it is equally important to understand the motivations of male power-holders. To that end, this book examines how men strategically feminize their political parties or government to retain control, demonstrating that a woman's selection as a candidate often depends on a man's perception of her value"--
Other form:Online version: Valdini, Melody Ellis. Inclusion calculation New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2019 9780190936211