Women, Politics, and the United Nations; Edited by Anne Winslow
Westport, Conn. Greenwood Press, 1995. Hardcover. x, [2], 213 p.; 24 cm. Blue cloth with gilt-stamped spine and cover titles. Includes appendices, select bibliography, and index. No dust jacket. Contributions in Women's Studies, Number 151. With: a note and vitae from Dr. Margaret E. Galey to Mary, dated 9/19/95: "Hope you enjoy this book! Thanks for your interest. In case you hear of an appropriate opportunity, I'm enclosing a resume. With best wishes Peggy." Margaret E. Galey contributed the first two essays in this book and contributed to the third. She wrote the note to Mary Hamilton Purcell, who served as president of the American Association of University Women and the International Federation of University Women, and also served as a liaison with the United Nations on issues of importance to women the world over. She also served for 16 years on The Baptist Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board, eight as president (the first woman to hold that post). Contents: Margaret E. Galey: "Forerunners in Women's Quest for Partnership" and "Women Find a Place" -- Virginia R. Allan, Margaret E. Galey, and Mildred E. Persinger: "World Conference of International Women's Year" -- Jane S. Jaquette: "Losing the Battle/Winning the War: International Politics, Women 's Issues, and the 1980 Mid-Decade Conference" -- Arvonne S. Fraser: The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (The Women 's Convention)" -- Margaret Snyder: "The Politics of Women and Development" -- Kristen Timothy: "Equality for Women in the United Nations Secretariat" -- and Anne Winslow: "Specialized Agencies and the World Bank." In Fine Condition: clean and bright. Fine. Item #003699
ISBN: 0313295220
Price: $65.00