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OverviewAn inside look at a prominent woman's campaign for the vice-presidency; In this memoir, Geraldine A. Ferraro reflects on her experience as the first and only woman nominated by a major party to run on the presidential ticket. This book reveals the process that led to her nomination as the 1984 Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate and gives a revealing behind-the-scenes look at campaign politics, especially the ruthless criticism directed at her and her family. Ferraro brings to life the dynamics of the women in Congress and how the different life experiences that they bring to the table affect the policy making process. She also gives a real understanding of the pioneering women, including Bella Abzug, Gloria Steinem, Millie Jeffrey and many others who worked together to make sure that a women was on the Democratic ticket in 1984. Ferraro's run for vice-president was an important moment in American history. The time is right for telling a new generation this story of women's collective political power and the difference women office holders can and do make to public policy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Geraldine A. Ferraro , Linda Bird FranckePublisher: Northwestern University Press Imprint: Northwestern University Press Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.756kg ISBN: 9780810122116ISBN 10: 0810122111 Pages: 340 Publication Date: 30 November 2004 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsGeraldine Ferraro is telling all...about her ill-fated vice-presidential campaign, and it is intriguing reading. - The Christian Science Monitor Author InformationGeraldine A. Ferraro is a lawyer who began her political career in 1978. Currently she is executive vice president of The Global Consulting Group and a political contributor to Fox News. Ferraro's other books include Geraldine Ferraro, Changing History (Moyer Bell, 1988) and Framing a Life: A Family Memoir (Schribner, 1998). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |