Women's Political Participation and Representation in Asia: Obstacles and Challenges

The ability of a small elite of highly educated, upper-class Asian women to obtain the highest political positions in their country is unmatched elsewhere in the world and deserves study. But there is a marked lack of relevant research as well as of comprehensive and user-friendly texts. Aiming to fill the gap is this timely and important study of the various obstacles and opportunities for women's political participation and representation in Asia.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8776940160
• ISBN13: 9788776940164
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Nordic Institute of Asian Studies
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"