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

The Global Hillary examines Hillary Clinton’s image as a public figure and political leader around the world. Through historical comparisons and up-to-date analysis of her political career, essays in this collection provide insight into Clinton’s leadership style and examine the implications of her rise to power in the context of the ongoing global struggle for women’s rights. With contributions from psychologists, anthropologists, historians, political scientists, and journalists,The Global Hillary offers a critical perspective on women’s political leadership in the 21^st Century and specifically asks when and whether the US will be ready to elect a woman to the presidency.

Dinesh Sharma is a cultural psychologist, maketing consultant, and Associate Research Professor at the Institute for Global Cultural Studies, SUNY Binghamton. He is also a columnist for Asia Times Online, Al Jazeera English, and The Global Intelligence.