Women, War, and Violence: Topography, Resistance, and Hope [2 Volumes] Contributor(s): Kurtz, Mariam M. (Editor), Kurtz, Lester R. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1440828806 ISBN-13: 9781440828805 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $219.78 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Women's Studies - Social Science | Sociology - General - Family & Relationships | Abuse - General |
Dewey: 362.829 |
LCCN: 2014047406 |
Series: Praeger Security International |
Physical Information: 2.1" H x 6.4" W x 9.6" (3.30 lbs) 728 pages |
Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The story of men's roles in war and violence fills headlines and history books, but the women's narrative too often goes unnoticed. This two-volume work brings women's voices to the fore, highlighting new scholarship and journalism to offer a realistic understanding of this timely topic. Including both historical context and contemporary issues, the volumes explore types of violence affecting women and girls--as victims of war and as combatants in and perpetrators of war. Equally important, it provides an in-depth look at resistance movements and peacemaking efforts, examining how these issues can--and should--be addressed. The two volumes bring together a wide range of articles by experts from various fields and backgrounds to provide the first all-inclusive overview of women, war, and violence. Other works on the subject tend to be focused on Western nations, offering a narrow view of a global issue. This compendium, in contrast, takes a truly international approach. It provides general readers, policymakers, students and scholars with a compelling collection of insights from around the world, exposing the varied experiences women have had--and continue to have--with violence and war. |