Women and grass roots democracy in the Americas

"Results of the Consolidation of Democracy in the Americas workshop in 1992 organized jointly by the North-South Center and League of Women Voters. Summaries from 16 papers are included from the 30 Latin American and Caribbean civic leaders who attended, focusing on how women leaders can play a more effective role in the political and civic life of their respective countries. Lists of civic organizations by country and contact persons in each country are also included with useful descriptive information"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.