Encyclopedia of Women in American Politics

Jeffrey D. Schultz is president of Jeffrey D. Schultz & Co., Inc. He has taught political science and history at a number of colleges, including White Pines College and Colorado College. He was the associate editor for the two-volume Encyclopedia of the Democratic Party and the two-volume Encyclopedia of the Republican Party. He is currently editing a book on presidential scandals.Laura Van Assendelft is assistant professor of political science at Mary Baldwin College. She holds a PhD in political science from Emory University. She has written numerous professional articles on the subject of women in American politics.

• Contributors Foreword by Helen Thomas Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: Women in American Politics by Karen O'Connor Encyclopedia of Women in American Politics Appendices Appendix 1: Speeches and Documents Appendix 2: Tables Appendix 3: Organizations Appendix 4: Timeline Index

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