{"product_id":"9781780013954","title":"Women, Power and Politi: Now (NHB Modern Plays)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of wide-ranging and ambitious short plays reflecting the complexities of women and political power in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe five plays in this volume look at the impact and influence that women have today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eActing Leader\u003c\/i\u003e by Joy Wilkinson\u003cbr\u003eAfter the sudden death of John Smith, Margaret Beckett finds herself hurled into the position of Acting Leader of the Opposition, and the sole female candidate in the race to lead the party. She embarks on her campaign with the support of Clare Short in the contest that saw the birth of New Labour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Panel\u003c\/i\u003e by Zinnie Harris\u003cbr\u003eThe last candidate has just left the room and the door is shut. The clock is ticking, there's a train to catch, and the panel must decide who to appoint. But what is really motivating them, and whose agenda will prevail?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlaying the Game\u003c\/i\u003e by Bola Agbaje\u003cbr\u003eElection time. The Students' Association needs a new President, and Akousa's achingly cool flatmates are certain she is perfect for the position. How can they persuade her, and how much is she willing to compromise?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePink\u003c\/i\u003e by Sam Holcroft\u003cbr\u003eTwo careers hang in the balance. Self-made millionaire Kim Keen is one of the most successful businesswomen in the country. As she prepares to launch her latest range on national television an unexpected visitor arrives in her dressing room with a different set of priorities to promote.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou, Me and Wii\u003c\/i\u003e by Sue Townsend\u003cbr\u003eIn a council house in a small Leicestershire town, Vincent's skiing on the Wii, Sheila's feeding her great-granddaugter McKenzie, and Kerry's getting on with the ironing. None of them are planning on voting in the election, but when Selina Snow rings the doorbell to canvas, perhaps she can change their minds, or they can change hers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'a terrific achievement and crucial, frightening viewing, for both sexes' - \u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hern, Nick Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47152192487664,"sku":"9781780013954","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781780013954_p0.jpg?v=1763711253","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781780013954","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}