Women in parliament :  beyond numbers / 
Azza Karam; with a forw ard by Frene Ginwala 
 - Stockholm, Sweden :  International IDEA,  1998. 
 - 232 p. ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Introduction : gender and democracy- Why / Azza Karam -- Obstacles t o women's participation in parliament / Nadezdha Shevedova -- Case stud ies / by Gehan Abu-Zayd,  Shirin Rai, Mavivi Myakayaka- manzini, Hege S kjeie & Karen Olsen De Figueres -- Enhancing women's political particip ation : legislative recruitment and electoral systems / Richard E. matl and -- Using quotas to increase women's political representation / Drud e Dahlerup -- Women in parliament : making a difference / Azza Karam & Joni Lovenduski -- Democracy through partnership: the experience of the inter- parliamentary union / Christine Pintat -- Conclusion: beyond to ken representation / Azza Karam 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9189098196 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Women legislators<br/>Women-- Political activity
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>328.092