Violence against Girls and Women [2 volumes] - International Perspectives (Hardcover, New)

Sexual assault, sex trafficking, and child abuse affect millions of women and girls globally each year. This two-volume set covers a broad scope of topics, from violence against girls before birth, in childhood, and throughout women's adult lives. Millions of women around the world-some data suggests as many as three in every four women-face violence against them throughout their lifetimes. The incidences range from the earliest stages of life with infanticide, to child trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence, to the end of life by elder abuse. This two-volume set provides a comprehensively broad treatment of the global problem of violence against women, addressing less commonly discussed subjects such as domestic violence in lesbian couples, abuse within the context of war crimes, and the incidence of violence and abuse against women internationally as compared to within the United States. Presents valuable perspective from contributors who are members of NGOs working at the UN, providing an informed focus on international issues Examines violence against girls and women comprehensively, from before birth to old age Provides a wide breadth of coverage on international domestic violence issues in a single set Offers recommendations for reducing or eliminating violence within each chapter Appropriate for students of psychology or sociology of women, gender studies, and international studies

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2013
First published:	August 2013
Editors:	Janet A. Sigal
Authors:	Janet A. Sigal
Editors:	Florence L. Denmark
Authors:	Florence L. Denmark
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 46mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Volumes:	2
Pages:	549
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-0335-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Family & other relationships > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > General
LSN:	1-4408-0335-8
Barcode:	9781440803352

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