Women making constitutions : new politics and comparative perspectives / edited by Alexandra Dobrowolsky and Vivien Hart.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Dobrowolsky, Alexandra Z. (Alexandra Zorianna), 1964-

Hart, Vivien.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women--Political activity.

Women.

Democracy.

Equality.

Constitutional history.

Physical Description:

xi, 277 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York. N.Y. : Palgrave Macmillan, 2003.

Summary:

This book provides a timely and revealing account of women's constitutional strategies and struggles. It compares and contrasts the latest constitutional developments within the United Kingdom with women's past and present struggles in countries including Canada, the United States and South Africa. Through theoretical engagement and practical experiences, the contributors develop crucial arguments on the nature and effect of constitutional change, equality, women's rights and representation.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-272) and index.

ISBN:

1403903611

OCLC:

52121482