When Are Women More Effective Lawmakers Than Men?

American Journal of Political Science

Volumn 57, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 326-341

  Volden, Craig ^a   Wiseman, Alan E ^b   Wittmer, Dana E ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA   (United States)

^b VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c University of Colorado College of Nursing   (United States)

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EID: 84875919137     PISSN: 00925853     EISSN: 15405907     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/ajps.12010     Document Type: Article

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