The Victimization of Women: Law, Policies, and Politics Author: Visit Amazon's Michelle L. Meloy Page | Language: English | ISBN:
0199765111 | Format: PDF
The Victimization of Women: Law, Policies, and Politics Description
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"Meloy and Miller strategically and clearly tackle the complexities and variations in women's victimization through an interdisciplinary lens, making their excellent points with careful documentation and superb 'real life' examples. They appropriately and powerfully take on the media, the police and courts, racism, classism, and anti-feminists. This book will help students think critically about the societal myths, media portrayals, and police and court decisions that blame the victims and exonerate the abusers." --Joanne Belknap, Professor of Sociology, University of Colorado
"This book is essential reading for scholars, students, practitioners and policy makers seeking an in-depth and highly intelligible review of the major debates and controversies surrounding male-to-female violence in the United States. The historical material covered by the authors is especially useful and their scholarship meets the highest disciplinary standards. Undoubtedly, The Victimization of Women makes a very important and much needed contribution to the field." --Walter S. DeKeseredy, Professor of Criminology, Justice and Policy Studies, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
"Drawing on in-depth, offender-based interviews, and analysis of the circumstances surrounding arrests, victimization, and experiences with the criminal justice system, Meloy and Miller explore the unanticipated consequences associated with changes to the laws governing domestic violence and the newer forms of sex-offender legislation." --Law & Social Inquiry
About the Author
Michelle L. Meloy is Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice at Rutgers University, Camden.Susan L. Miller is Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware. Her recent books include Victims as Offenders: The Paradox of Women's Violence in Relationships, and Criminal Justice Research and Practice: Diverse Voices from the Field.
- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (December 24, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0199765111
- ISBN-13: 978-0199765119
- Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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