Hillary Clinton's Race for the White House: Gender Politics and the Media on the Campaign Trail [Paperback]

Regina G. Lawrence (Author), Melody Rose (Author)

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Early in the election of 2008, Hillary Clinton seemed poised to win the Democratic nomination and very possibly the historic prize of being the first woman president of the U.S. Did biased media coverage have anything to do with her failure to reach her goal? Feminist and media scholars Rose and Lawrence examine how Clinton’s candidacy was treated in the media, allegations of sexism in reporting on her campaign, and charges that she used the allegations to gain sympathy with women voters, particularly as her prospects waned. The authors examine the impact of Clinton’s personality, her controversial political history, and missteps in her campaign on the media coverage she received. Beyond the Clinton campaign, the authors also explore the broader implications for women in politics and the prospects of whether at some point a woman will reach the ultimate political office in the U.S. despite the deeply embedded cultural perceptions that women are too emotional for a job that requires cool and rational thought from the leader of the world’s most powerful nation. --Vanessa Bush --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 277 pages
• Publisher: Lynne Rienner Pub (October 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588266958
• ISBN-13: 978-1588266958
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #325,578 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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