The Global Hillary : Women's Political Leadership in Cultural Contexts

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Is there a linkage between "smart power" and Hillary Clinton's leadership style? Can she advance American leadership and women's development worldwide? The Global Hillary addresses these questions and many others.Bringing together two key aspects of Clintons ongoing careerher advocacy for international womens rights and the mission to foster democratic development around the worldThe Global Hillary critically analyzes Clintons role as a transformative leader of global influence. Essays in this collection provide insight into Clintons leadership style, particularly her use of American "smart power" in foreign policy, while examining her impact on the continuing worldwide struggle for womens rights. Using international perspectives on the historical and cultural contexts of Clintons leadership, this book also looks toward the future of womens political leadership in the 21st century with special attention to the prospect of electing a woman to the United States presidency.