Books by M. Margaret Conway

Women's participation in the US is shaped by the changing landscape of the country's cultural history. Exploring the political socialization of women, the authors give students a powerful way to understand the gender gap in political attitudes, patterns of women's political participation, and women as members of the political elite.

Tracks the impact of cultural change on women's roles and the public policies that affect their lives. This book places a range of policy issues from education and health care to economic equity and the criminal justice system in historical context, discusses the formation and implementation of current policy, and explores public policy silences.

Analyzes patterns of political participation by citizens and offers five different explanations for those patterns based on research findings. This book also analyzes symbolic and instrumental forms of participation - from the simple act of discussing politics to the complex one of running for office.