Women of Congress: A Twentieth Century Odyssey

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A history of women legislators in the House and Senate recounting the stories of 15 congresswomen beginning with Jeannette Rankin and concluding with three members of the present Congress. Congressional Representative Kaptur has the insiders perspective on what faces women in government skillfully blending personal interviews with research to chart the progress of women legislators since Rankins election in 1917 discussing progress toward tenure and seniority as well as the personal and familial challenges which uniquely mark these women in comparison with their male colleagues. Includes photographs and statistical tables. Annotation c. by Book News Inc. Portland Or.