| Michelle Bachelet Contributor(s): Worth, Richard (Author), Schlesinger, Arthur Meier, Jr. (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0791095002 ISBN-13: 9780791095003 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: September 2007 Annotation: In 2006, Michelle Bachelet made history by becoming the first woman to be elected president of Chile. The daughter of a Chilean Air Force general, Bachelet and her family were gravely affected by the 1973 military coup that derailed the government of Salvador Allende. After the military rule ended, she entered politics, serving as minister of health and later defense minister. During the early part of her presidential administration, she dealt with important issues head-on. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2007000897 |
| Series: Modern World Leaders |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 6.84" W x 9.3" (0.84 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In 2006, Michelle Bachelet made history by becoming the first woman to be elected president of Chile. The daughter of a Chilean Air Force general, Bachelet and her family were gravely affected by the upheaval that occurred after the 1973 military coup in Salvador Allende. This work examines the life and accomplishments of this world leader. |