{"product_id":"the-pink-wave-9781479826476","title":"The Pink Wave","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow and why the election of Donald Trump inspired more women to enter politicsDonald Trump's victory over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election shocked and dismayed many women, and motivated many to run for office at all levels of government. In The Pink Wave, Regina M. Matheson and William W. Parsons explore this inspiring phenomenon and its impact on women's representation.   Drawing on national surveys and in-depth interviews of over 900 women, across almost every state, Matheson and Parsons show us why more women decided to run for state legislature during the Trump administration, the obstacles they faced on the campaign trail, and whether they ultimately succeeded or failed in their bid for office. Candidates share valuable lessons they learned from their recent campaign experiences, providing future insight for womenon both sides of the aislewho may be inspired to follow in their footsteps.   Matheson and Parsons examine the impact Donald Trump had on women candidate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Pink Wave\u003c\/i\u003e examines the current national political climate, as well as the barriers that have historically discouraged women from seeking office. Matheson and Parsons are thorough in their examination of women's decisions to run and their experiences as candidates....Easy and enjoyable to read. -- Dianne G. Bystrom, co-editor of Women in the American Political System: An Encyclopedia of Women as Voters, Candidates, and Office Holders","brand":"New York University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409067352407,"sku":"9781479826476","price":19.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781479826476.jpg?v=1730505313","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-pink-wave-9781479826476","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}