Margaret P. Karns and Kirsten Haack, editors
What is the nature of women's leadership in global governance? What impact have female leaders had? The authors of this groundbreaking collection provide insights into the leadership styles of past and present women leaders, their accomplishments, and their gender-related concerns.
Margaret P. Karns is professor emerita of political science at the University of Dayton and a senior fellow in the Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security, and Global Governance at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Kirsten Haack is associate professor in international politics at Northumbria University.
"Through engaging insider accounts and scholarly data, this volume significantly expands our understanding of the kinds of leadership positions women have come to occupy in global governance—and the differences their leadership has made in advancing gender equality measures within international organizations." —Anne Sisson Runyan, University of Cincinnati
"Brings together thought-provoking insights on how women leaders in global governance have made a difference. The volume offers fascinating stories of female pioneers and feminist networks influencing diverse international and regional policy areas. It is indeed due time to fully recognize this leadership." —Susanne Zwingel, Florida International University
