Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of Tables and Figures vii
4. Acknowledgments ix
5. 1. Women’s Paths to Political Power 1
6. 2. The Family Path 23
7. 3. The Activist Path 43
8. 4. The Political Career Path 65
9. 5. The Impact of Political and Institutional Dynamics 93
10. 6. The Impact of Previous Women Leaders 115
11. 7. The Longevity Puzzle 145
12. 8. Why Not Clinton or Le Pen? 171
13. 9. The Importance of the Paths to Power 201
14. Appendix: Brief Biographical Notes on Female Presidents and Prime Ministers, 2010–2020 215
15. References 233
16. Index 247
17. About the Book 259