Women in Politics

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Title & Subtitle	Abstract	Contributors	Pages	Year	Purchase
Nerve Lessons on Leadership from Two Women Who Went First ECW Press	Candid and insightful perspectives on the dilemmas and opportunities women confront as they take on leadership positions. Martha Piper and Indira Samarasekera had vastly different career paths on …	Indira Samarasekera; Martha Piper	320	2021	View
NEW! Still Hopeful Lessons from a Lifetime of Activism ECW Press	“Canada’s best-known voice of dissent.” — CBC In this timely book, Barlow counters the prevailing atmosphere of pessimism that surrounds us and offers lessons of hope that …	Maude Barlow	240	2022	View
NEW! Women Winning Office An Activist's Guide to Getting Elected Between The Lines	When Peggy Nash first decided to run for elected office, she had no idea where to start, who to contact, or what the rules were. For those who are underrepresented in political life, politics can …	Peggy Nash	282	2022	View
From Forward From: Nerve View ECW Press	Foreword by the Right Honourable Kim Campbell, 19th Prime Minister of Canada.	Kim Campbell	4	2021	$0.40 Add
From NEW! Introduction From: Still Hopeful View ECW Press	In the Introduction, author and activist Maude Barlow reflects on her 40-year career in social justice and what motivates her to continue the fight: hope. Barlow explains the motivation behind …	Maude Barlow	4	2022	$0.40 Add
From NEW! Introduction: This Book is for You From: Women Winning Office View Between The Lines	In the Introduction author Peggy Nash explains the premise of the book as a handbook and resource for women looking to become involved in politics and run for office.	Peggy Nash	3	2022	$0.30 Add
From NEW! Give Hope a Chance From: Still Hopeful View ECW Press	In Chapter One, Barlow stresses how– as we come out of a global pandemic and face many more crises on the horizon– we need to remain hopeful. In this chapter Barlow argues for staying …	Maude Barlow	42	2022	$4.20 Add
From Introduction From: Nerve View ECW Press	The authors introduce the experiences of female leaders in Canada and the United States. They also summarize their careers in senior leadership positions and Canadian post-secondary institutions.	Indira Samarasekera; Martha Piper	4	2021	$0.40 Add
From NEW! Why Me? Why You? Part 1. Who Gets to Lead? From: Women Winning Office View Between The Lines	In <Why Me? Why You? Nash explores the the challenges surrounding turning ones’ activism and passion into concrete change. The chapter explores why ambition, competition and …	Peggy Nash	6	2022	$0.60 Add
From Born or bred to lead? PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD From: Nerve View ECW Press	The authors discuss how their childhoods influenced their journey to becoming leaders. They encourage readers to consider their own upbringing and the experiences that may have prepared them for …	Indira Samarasekera; Martha Piper	15	2021	$1.50 Add
From NEW! The Rising of the Women From: Still Hopeful View ECW Press	In Chapter Two Barlow reflects on the three interrelated but distinct stages of her own social justice journey from first working within the women’s movement with Canada, the international …	Maude Barlow	33	2022	$3.30 Add
From NEW! Women at the Table-Space Invaders Part 1. Who Gets to Lead? From: Women Winning Office View Between The Lines	In Women at the Table-Space Invaders Nash explores the many ways women can lead. She examines what leading can look like, how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed leadership, and how new …	Peggy Nash	7	2022	$0.70 Add
From NEW! Challenging Corporate Rule From: Still Hopeful View ECW Press	In Chapter Three Barlow discusses the importance of challenging authority– all authority. The chapter discusses topics including institutional power, networks and political structures, …	Maude Barlow	50	2022	$5.00 Add
From NEW! Power Protects Itself Part 1. Who Gets to Lead? From: Women Winning Office View Between The Lines	In Power Protects Itself Nash explores some of the many barriers women face when entering politics. A few of the barriers examined in the chapter include systemic biases, Westminster …	Peggy Nash	6	2022	$0.60 Add
From The education of a female leader PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD From: Nerve View ECW Press	The authors discuss educational opportunities for women and their own early memories of learning and education.	Indira Samarasekera; Martha Piper	17	2021	$1.70 Add
From Marriage and children: Can we have it all? PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD From: Nerve View ECW Press	This chapter discusses balancing family life and work as a successful leader. The authors discusses their experience balancing work, life and their partnerships throughout their career.	Indira Samarasekera; Martha Piper	18	2021	$1.80 Add

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