| Violence, Gender and Justice Contributor(s): Wykes, Maggie (Author), Welsh, Kirsty (Author) |
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ISBN: 1412923360 ISBN-13: 9781412923361 Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $172.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2009 Annotation: This comprehensive text provides an overview of the relationship between violence, gender, crime and justice. It brings together theory with contemporary cases to enable the reader to understand the key concepts, issues and connections involved. Enlightening and accessible, the book examines the experiences and treatment of men and women as victims and criminals. It explores whether and how offending patterns differ according to gender, and investigates the connections between gender, offending and victimisation. The book covers different types of inter-personal violence including sexual violence, 'domestic' violence, 'domestic' murder, male-on-male violence and child abuse. It explores how sexual and 'domestic' violence have been represented in the media, in the law and in criminal justice processes. Not only does the book present a comprehensive introduction to the field, it also offers reflective questions at the end of each chapter to enable the reader to integrate and interrogate the material covered. Chapter summaries and annotated bibliographies enhance the learning process by helping students to consolidate and further investigate key points. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Social Science | Gender Studies - Social Science | Violence In Society |
| Dewey: 364.150 |
| LCCN: 2008935472 |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 7.01" W x 9.38" (1.09 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This comprehensive text provides an overview of the relationship between violence, gender, crime, and justice. It brings together theory with contemporary cases to enable the reader to understand key concepts, issues, and connections. Enlightening and accessible, the book examines the experiences and treatment of men and women both as victims and criminals. |
