Political Leaders chronicles the dramatic achievements of female political leaders from around the world. Countries, cultural traditions, and ideas explored include the role of Muslim women, the caste syste, the Cold War, first ladies, Palestine, and much more.
Major profiles include:
• Corazon Aquino - President of the Philippines
• Benazir Bhutto - Prime Minister of Pakistan
• Indira Ghandi - Prime Minister of India
• Golda Meir - Prime Minister of Israel
• Eva Perón - First Lady of Argentina
• Margaret Thatcher - Prime Minister of United Kingdom
• plus brief highlights of a dozen other women