JANE JENSEN received her Ph.D. in political science from the University of Illinois. Her publications include articles on human rights, teaching international studies and on South Asian politics. She has served as book review editor for the International Development Review.

• Introduction Rising to the Top: Widows and Daughters Rising to the Top: Professional Politicians Rising to the Top: Temporaries, Tokens, and Ceremonial Leaders The Early Years Educational Experiences Balancing Family and Political Career Early Professional Political Experiences Running for Office Governmental and Party Leadership Political Decision-making Style Policy Priorities The Warrior Queen The Peacemaker Conclusion

JANE JENSEN received her Ph.D. in political science from the University of Illinois. Her publications include articles on human rights, teaching international studies and on South Asian politics. She has served as book review editor for the International Development Review.

• Introduction Rising to the Top: Widows and Daughters Rising to the Top: Professional Politicians Rising to the Top: Temporaries, Tokens, and Ceremonial Leaders The Early Years Educational Experiences Balancing Family and Political Career Early Professional Political Experiences Running for Office Governmental and Party Leadership Political Decision-making Style Policy Priorities The Warrior Queen The Peacemaker Conclusion

JANE JENSEN received her Ph.D. in political science from the University of Illinois. Her publications include articles on human rights, teaching international studies and on South Asian politics. She has served as book review editor for the International Development Review.

• Introduction Rising to the Top: Widows and Daughters Rising to the Top: Professional Politicians Rising to the Top: Temporaries, Tokens, and Ceremonial Leaders The Early Years Educational Experiences Balancing Family and Political Career Early Professional Political Experiences Running for Office Governmental and Party Leadership Political Decision-making Style Policy Priorities The Warrior Queen The Peacemaker Conclusion