{"product_id":"claytie-and-the-lady-ann-richards-gender-and-politics-in-texas-9780292770669","title":"Claytie and the Lady: Ann Richards, Gender, and Politics in Texas","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt was like a remake of \u003ci\u003eThe Cowboy and the Lady\u003c\/i\u003e, except that this time they weren't friends. The 1990 Texas governor's race pitted Republican Clayton Williams, a politically conservative rancher and oil millionaire, against Democrat Ann Richards, an experienced progressive politician noted for her toughness and quick wit. Their differences offered voters a choice not only of policies and programs but also of stereotypes and myths of men's and women's proper roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClaytie and the Lady\u003c\/i\u003e is the first in-depth look at how gender affected the 1990 governor's race. The authors' analysis reveals that Ann Richards' victory was a result of a unique combination of characteristics. She was simultaneously tough enough to convince voters that she could lead and feminine enough to put them at ease. At the same time, she remained committed to the progressive and women's issues that had won her the early support of feminists and progressives. The authors also show how Clayton Williams' appeal to the Texas cowboy myth backfired when he broke the cowboy code of chivalry to women.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors set their discussion within the historical context of twentieth-century Texas politics and the theoretical context of gender politics in order to pose a number of thought-provoking questions about the effects of women's participation in political life. Interviews with key players in the 1990 election, including Governor Ann Richards, add a lively and insightful counterpoint to the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sue Tolleson-Rinehart, Jeanie R. Stanley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Texas Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/1994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.75h x 5.50w x 0.59d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780292770669\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/1994 pg. 114\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSue Tolleson-Rinehart is an associate professor of political science at Texas Tech University. Jeanie R. Stanley is Director of Research and Legal Support in the office of the Texas Attorney General.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Texas Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39949053231219,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_5fa559b9-36b6-4d65-aa61-067cb81f7789.jpg?v=1648475638","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/claytie-and-the-lady-ann-richards-gender-and-politics-in-texas-9780292770669","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}