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Burrell, Barbara C., 1947-

Gender in campaigns for the U.S. House of Representatives / Barbara Burrell. - viii, 288 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - The CAWP series in gender and American politics .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Women's campaigns for the U.S. House of Representatives beyond the "year of the woman" -- Men's and women's presence and performance in primary elections for the U.S. House -- Winning in November : men's and women's performance in general elections for the U.S. house -- Financing men's and women's campaigns for the U.S. House -- Political parties, women's organizations, and the election of women to Congress -- The victors : the men and women elected to the U.S. House -- Gender, policy making, and leadership : descriptive and substantive representation -- The 2012 election and summary ideas.

ISBN: 9780472072316 (hardcover : alk. paper) 9780472052318 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2014014530

Subjects--Corporate Names:
United States. Congress. House --Elections.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Women--Political activity--United States.
Women legislators--United States.
Political campaigns--United States.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Politics and government--1993-2001.
United States--Politics and government--2001-2009.
United States--Politics and government--2009-2017.

LC Class. No.: HQ1236.5.U6 / B868 2015

Dewey Class. No.: 320.0820973