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  • Survive and Resist

    The Definitive Guide to Dystopian Politics

    by Shauna L. Shames, Amy L. Atchison ...
    Authoritarianism is on the march—and so is dystopian fiction. In the brave new twenty-first century, young-adult series like The Hunger Games and Divergent have become blockbusters; after Donald Trump’s election, two dystopian classics, 1984 and The Handmaid’s Tale, skyrocketed to the New York Times best-seller list. This should come as no surprise: dystopian fiction has a lot to say about the ... Read more

    $23.09 USD

  • What's Happened to the Gender Gap in Political Activity?

    Social Structure, Politics, and Participation in the United States

    by Shauna L. Shames, Sara Morell, Ashley Jardina, Kay Lehman Schlozman, Nancy Burns ...
    Series series Elements in Gender and Politics
    This Element considers recent changes to the long-standing pattern in US politics that women are less politically active than men. On one hand, the gender gap in political activity beyond voting has disappeared. On the other, the disparity remains when it comes to political money. What is the explanation? The Element begins with politics – both the long-term increase in women occupying political ... Read more

    $20.49 USD

  • Out of the Running

    Why Millennials Reject Political Careers and Why It Matters

    by Shauna Shames ...
    An inside look into why Millennials are rejecting careers in politics, and what this means for the future of America's political systemMillennials are often publically criticized for being apathetic about the American political process and their lack of interest in political careers. But what do millennials themselves have to say about the prospect of holding political office? Are they as ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Survive and Resist

    The Definitive Guide to Dystopian Politics

    by Shauna L. Shames, Amy L. Atchison ...
    Authoritarianism is on the march—and so is dystopian fiction. In the brave new twenty-first century, young-adult series like The Hunger Games and Divergent have become blockbusters; after Donald Trump’s election, two dystopian classics, 1984 and The Handmaid’s Tale, skyrocketed to the New York Times best-seller list. This should come as no surprise: dystopian fiction has a lot to say about the ... Read more

    $28.79 USD

  • Nowhere Lands

    Exploring Utopian and Dystopian Voices

    Edited by Karl Meiner ...
    Nowhere Lands: Exploring Utopian & Dystopian Voices features striking poetry, thought-provoking essays, and gripping narratives that explore the human condition and visions of what may be. This collection explores a continuum of societal extremes ranging from a writer’s belief in a more perfect democracy to the cruel and brutal actions of an authoritarian leader. Each essay, poem, speech, and ... Read more

    $21.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sell-Outs or Warriors for Change?

    A Comparative Look at Conservative Women in Politics in Democracies

    Edited by Malliga Och, Rosalyn Cooperman, Shauna Shames ...
    This book addresses the central question of how right-wing women navigate the cross-pressures between gender identity and political ideology.The hope has always been that more women in politics would lead to greater inclusion of women’s voices and interests in decision-making and policy. Yet this is not always the case; some prominent conservative women such as Margaret Thatcher have rejected the ... Read more

    $60.99 USD

  • Good Reasons to Run

    Women and Political Candidacy

    Edited by Shauna L. Shames, Rachel I. Bernhard, Mirya R. Holman, Dawn Langan Teele ...
    After the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, a large cohort of women emerged to run for office. Their efforts changed the landscape of candidates and representation. However, women are still far less likely than men to seek elective office, and face biases and obstacles in campaigns. (Women running for Congress make twice as many phone calls as men to raise the same contributions.)The editors and ... Read more

    $27.39 USD

  • The Right Women

    Republican Party Activists, Candidates, and Legislators

    by Juliet Williams ...
    Series series Gender Matters in U.S. Politics
    A powerful exploration of the role of women in the Republican Party that enhances readers' understanding of gender representation in the GOP and suggests solutions to address the partisan gender gap.Why is the Republican Party dominated by men to a far greater extent than its primary rival? With literature on conservative women in the United States still in its infancy, this book fills an ... Read more

    $33.19 USD

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  • Laboratories against Democracy

    How National Parties Transformed State Politics

    by Jacob M. Grumbach ...
    Series series Princeton Studies in American Politics
    As national political fights are waged at the state level, democracy itself pays the priceOver the past generation, the Democratic and Republican parties have each become nationally coordinated political teams. American political institutions, on the other hand, remain highly decentralized. Laboratories against Democracy shows how national political conflicts are increasingly flowing through the ... Read more

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  • The Increasingly United States

    How and Why American Political Behavior Nationalized

    by Daniel J. Hopkins ...
    Series series Chicago Studies in American Politics
    "Hopkins is a sure-footed guide to the twilight of local politics, and he's aware of the risks that these developments may pose." ― The New YorkerIn a campaign for state or local office these days, you're as likely today to hear accusations that an opponent advanced Obamacare or supported Donald Trump as you are to hear about issues affecting the state or local community. This is because American ... Read more

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  • When Protest Makes Policy

    How Social Movements Represent Disadvantaged Groups

    by Laurel Weldon ...
    Series series The Cawp Series In Gender And American Politics
    "A must-read for scholars across a broad sweep of disciplines. Laurel Weldon weaves together skillfully the theoretical strands of gender equality policy, intersectionality, social movements, and representation in a multimethod/level comparative study that unequivocally places women's movements at the center of our understanding of democracy and social change."---Amy G. Mazur, Washington State ... Read more

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  • International Women’s Rights Law and Gender Equality

    Making the Law Work for Women

    Edited by Ramona Vijeyarasa ...
    Series series Routledge Studies in Gender and Global Politics
    The law is a well-known tool in fighting gender inequality, but which laws actually advance women’s rights? This book unpacks the complex nuances behind gender-responsive domestic legislation, from several of the world’s leading experts on gender equality.Drawing on domestic examples and international law, it provides a primer of theory alongside tangible and practical solutions to fulfil the ... Read more

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