Companion Reader on Violence Against Women
Author | : Claire M. Renzetti |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 425 |
Release | : 2011-04-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781452236186 |
ISBN-13 | : 1452236186 |
Rating | : 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Download or read book Companion Reader on Violence Against Women written by Claire M. Renzetti and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-04-26 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invaluable companion to the Sourcebook on Violence Against Women, Second Edition Designed to advance knowledge about violence against women and to serve as an inspiration to those studying or working in the field, this companion reader′s 20 original articles focus first on theoretical and methodological issues, then on types of violence against women, and finally on prevention and direct intervention. Readers will find a wide range of articles that draw attention to the global dimensions of violence against women and the importance of taking into account political, economic, and cultural differences across diverse groups of people. While the book′s articles are designed as companion pieces to the chapters in the Second Edition of the Sourcebook, this reader may also be used as a stand-alone text by those researching specific topics, such as diversity issues, conducting trainings, or teaching advanced courses, such as international social work.