Women and Politics in Latin America

'In her wide-ranging survey, Women and Politics in Latin America, Nikki Craske has combined a wealth of empirical detail with theoretical insight, to produce a book which will be essential reading on the subject.' Maxine Molyneux, Institute of Latin American Studies, University of London

'Craske defines "politics" in a broad and inclusive sense and shows that, in spite of considerable difficulties and obstacles, there have been important shifts recently in gender relations and the nature of politics and political practice in Latin America. She tests and finds wanting many current assumptions about women in the Latin American political process, and makes a valuable contribution to the gendered politics debate by the use of empirical evidence from a range of situations in the region.' Tessa Cubitt, Academic Development Centre, University of Portsmouth

'This is a comprehensive analysis of women's role in politics in contemporary Latin America, drawing on first-hand fieldwork and wide-ranging secondary sources. Craske's awareness of relevant theoretical discussions (centred on the complex politics of 'motherhood'), and sensitivity to the context of democratization and widespread neoliberal reform, makes it particularly valuable both for students of the region, and for comparative students of women's participation in politics.' Paul Cammack, Department of Government, University of Manchester

'There are many books which try to serve two audiences - the undergraduate and the academic - but few do so with such coherence, engagement, clarity and enthusiasm for the subject as Nikki Craske's book. I used this text on a module last summer and all those who used it found it to be clear, comprehensive and fascinating, as I did ... Put it on the reading list, and save a copy for yourself.' The Ethnic Conflict Research Digest

'Craske's aim, at root, is to re-evaluate the relation between women and politics in a period of apparent decline and dienchantment.' Bulletin of Hispanic Studies

"Craske's book provides a comprehensive overview of the scholarship on women's political participation, including some of her own original research on Argentina, Chile and Mexico.(and).because it synthesizes the existing research on women's participation, is appropriate not only for seasoned scholars of Latin American women and politics but also for graduate students and advanced undergraduates seeking broad knowledge of the subject." Patricia Hipsher, Oklahoma State University, Journal of Interamerican Studies and World Affairs

"(an) interesting book" Jon Beasley-Murray, University of Aberdeen, Bulletin of Hispanic Studies