Pamela Scully is professor of women's, gender, and sexuality studies and of African studies at Emory University. Her most recent book is the coauthored biography Sara Baartman and the Hottentot Venus: A Ghost Story and a Biography.

"A clear and concise introduction to the woman and to the domestic and international politics that have shaped her personally and professionally." "In scarcely 100 short pages, this excellent addition to the Ohio Short Histories of Africa series offers a valuable perspective on Liberia's outgoing President, and Africa's first elected female Head of State." (LSE Blog (London School of Economics))

Pamela Scully is professor of women's, gender, and sexuality studies and of African studies at Emory University. Her most recent book is the coauthored biography Sara Baartman and the Hottentot Venus: A Ghost Story and a Biography.

"A clear and concise introduction to the woman and to the domestic and international politics that have shaped her personally and professionally." "In scarcely 100 short pages, this excellent addition to the Ohio Short Histories of Africa series offers a valuable perspective on Liberia's outgoing President, and Africa's first elected female Head of State." (LSE Blog (London School of Economics))

Pamela Scully is professor of women's, gender, and sexuality studies and of African studies at Emory University. Her most recent book is the coauthored biography Sara Baartman and the Hottentot Venus: A Ghost Story and a Biography.

"A clear and concise introduction to the woman and to the domestic and international politics that have shaped her personally and professionally." "In scarcely 100 short pages, this excellent addition to the Ohio Short Histories of Africa series offers a valuable perspective on Liberia's outgoing President, and Africa's first elected female Head of State." (LSE Blog (London School of Economics))