Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-241) and index
Gender and representation -- Gender and candidacy : supply, demand, and political parties -- The recruitment and nomination practices of the political parties -- Candidate gender and electoral politics -- Barriers, opportunities, and the gendered path to office -- The pattern of women’s representation across states -- Conclusion.
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