International Approaches to Rape - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1847426204 ISBN 13: 9781847426208

Publisher: Policy Press, 2011

Synopsis

Following on from "International Approaches to Prostitution" (Policy Press, 2006), this book provides an overview of rape law and policy in ten countries, including England, Australia, Canada, India and China. By introducing readers to national perspectives of issues relating to rape, the book presents a comparative approach which highlights similarities and differences between countries, contexts, laws, key issues and policies and interventions. It is recommended for academics, students, practitioners and policy makers.

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Review:

"Westmarland and Gangoli's book is a call to action, an important reminder that practitioners and academics must devote more time and consideration to the undertheorized issues of national and global approaches to sexual violence." Kerry Frances Crawford, Journal of Women "The global scope of this book is of enormous importance to the literature on rape law and policy. Taking a clear and jargon-free approach, this is a must-have addition for those interested in where we are now and for future reforms." Dr Helen Jones, Manchester Metropolitan University "This important book provides a distinctive comparative overview of progress and the continuing challenges in rape investigation and prosecution, using critical assessments of the current position in individual countries." Professor Jennifer Brown, London School of Economics and Political Science

About the Author:

Geetanjali Gangoli works at the Centre for the Study of Gender and Violence, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol. She has published in many areas of violence against women, including prostitution and trafficking; forced marriage and domestic violence. Nicole Westmarland is a lecturer in Criminal Justice at Durham University where she researches violence against women. She is a feminist academic activist, and is involved in the Rape Crisis movement.

About this edition

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1847426204
• ISBN 13: 9781847426208
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 248
• Editor: Nicole Westmarland, Geetanjali Gangoli