In this Book
- Pat Schroeder: A Woman of the House
- Book
- 2003
- Published by: University of New Mexico Press
summary
The leading feminist in Congress for nearly twenty-five years, Pat Schroeder was elected in 1972. Beloved by the left and despised by the right, she was at the forefront of a new wave of assertive women lawmakers who refused to play by the old rules. This is the first biography of the outspoken Colorado Democrat, who has remained in the limelight since leaving public office.
Table of Contents
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- 1: Pioneer Pat
- pp. 1-16
- 2: Forging a Feminist
- pp. 17-29
- 3: Guess Who’s Coming to Congress
- pp. 30-44
- 4: Queen of the Quip
- pp. 45-63
- 5: In the Trenches
- pp. 64-83
- 6: Women and Children First
- pp. 84-110
- Illustrations [includes image plates]
- pp. 111-128
- 7: Madam President
- pp. 129-145
- 8: The Tailhook Tale
- pp. 146-164
- 9: Pat vs. Newt
- pp. 165-187
- 10: A Legend Bows Out
- pp. 188-201
- Note on Sources
- pp. 203-210
Additional Information
ISBN
9780826331007
Related ISBN(s)
9780826330987
MARC Record
OCLC
779183238
Pages
224
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No