Women in Politics
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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 NerveLessons on Leadership from Two Women Who Went First |
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 HopefulLessons from a Lifetime of Activism |
“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 OfficeAn Activist's Guide to Getting Elected |
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 |
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From ForwardFrom: Nerve |
Foreword by the Right Honourable Kim Campbell, 19th Prime Minister of Canada. | Kim Campbell | 4 | 2021 | $0.40 Add |
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From NEW! IntroductionFrom: Still Hopeful |
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 |
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From NEW! Introduction: This Book is for YouFrom: Women Winning Office |
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 |
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From NEW! Give Hope a ChanceFrom: Still Hopeful |
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 |
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From IntroductionFrom: Nerve |
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 |
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From NEW! Why Me? Why You?Part 1. Who Gets to Lead? From: Women Winning Office |
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 |
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From Born or bred to lead?PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD From: Nerve |
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 |
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From NEW! The Rising of the WomenFrom: Still Hopeful |
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 |
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From NEW! Women at the Table-Space InvadersPart 1. Who Gets to Lead? From: Women Winning Office |
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 |
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From NEW! Challenging Corporate RuleFrom: Still Hopeful |
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 |
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From NEW! Power Protects ItselfPart 1. Who Gets to Lead? From: Women Winning Office |
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 |
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From The education of a female leaderPART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD From: Nerve |
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 |
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From Marriage and children: Can we have it all?PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD From: Nerve |
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 |
