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Judith Stiehm narrates the remarkable stories of the women who have won the Nobel Prize for Peace. The new edition includes the compelling life of Malala Yousafzai-who was awarded the prize in 2014. Engaged and inspirational, all of these women clearly demonstrate that there is something each of us can do to advance a just, positive peace.
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Preface In the Tradition of Lysistrata-Women Champions for Peace
Chapter 1 Bertha von Suttner: Noble Woman and Nobel Friend
Chapter 2 Jane Addams: "The Greatest Woman Who Ever Lived"
Chapter 3 Emily Greene Balch: The Dismissed Professor
Chapter 4 Betty Williams and Mairead Corrigan: Sisterhood Created by Tragedy
Chapter 5 Mother Teresa: From Macedonia to India and Sainthood
Chapter 6 Alva Myrdal: World Diplomat
Chapter 7 Aung San Suu Kyi: Resisting by Staying Home
Chapter 8 Rigoberta Menchú Tum: A Story That Broke the World's Heart
Chapter 9 Jody Williams: Internet Activist
Chapter 10 Shirin Ebadi: Muslim Judge
Chapter 11 Wangari Muta Maathai: Kenya's "Green" Doctor
Chapter 12 Tawakkol Karman, Leymah Gbowee, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: 2011, the Year of the Women
Chapter 13 Malala Yousafzai: A Near Martyr
Conclusion Champions All
Epilogue Questions for U.S. and Non-U.S. Readers
Selected Bibliography
Index
About the Author
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Judith Hicks Stiehm is professor of political science at Florida International University, where she has served as provost and academic vice president. Her books include Inside Defense: Understanding the U.S. Military in the 21st Century and The US Military: A Basic Introduction. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, holds the U.S. Army Distinguished Civilian Service Medal, and has been honored by the American Political Science Association with the Frank Goodnow Award.
