The Year Of The Woman: Myths And Realities

by Sue Thomas, Elizabeth Adell Cook, Clyde Wilcox

The 1992 American election saw more women running for office, at both local and national level, than ever before. The number of women elected increased by 50% in the House of Representatives and by a staggering 300% in the Senate. This book describes these key races, revealing the underlying tales of voter and institutional reactions to the women candidates and highlights the unprecedented levels of support garnered on their behalf.

282 pages, Hardcover

First published December 7, 1993

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