The other elites : women, politics, and power in the Executive Branch / edited by MaryAnne Borrelli, Janet M. Martin.

Other author Borrelli, MaryAnne.
Other author Martin, Janet M., 1955-
Format Book
Publication InfoBoulder, Colo. : Lynne Rienner Publishers, 1997.
Descriptionxii, 267 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Reconceiving theories of power: consequences of masculinism in the executive branch / Georgia Duerst-Lahti -- Routes to power: an examination of political change, rulership, and women's access to executive office / Piper A. Hodson -- Women who govern: the president's appointments / Janet M. Martin -- Campaign promises, transition dilemmas: cabinet building and executive representation / MaryAnne Borrelli -- Women on the White House staff: a longitudinal analysis, 1939-1994 / Kathryn Dunn Tenpas -- Style does matter: the impact of presidential leadership on women in foreign policy / Nancy E. McGlen & Meredith Reid Sarkees -- Diversity and the politicization of presidential appointments: a case study of the Achtenberg nomination / Jean Reith Schroedel, Sharon Spray & Bruce D. Snyder -- A president's legacy: gender and appointment to the federal courts / Richard L. Pacelle, Jr. -- The office of the First Lady and public policymaking / Barbara C. Burrell -- The solicitor general and gender: litigating the president's agenda and serving the Supreme Court / Richard L. Pacelle, Jr. -- From the ballot box to the White House? / Clyde Wilcox.
Local noteLittle-303342--305131008982/
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 239-249) and index.
LCCN 96043234
ISBN1555876587 (hc : alk. paper)