Violence Against Girls and Women: International Perspectives [2 volumes]: International Perspectives

by Janet A. Sigal, Janet A. Sigal (Editor), Florence L. Denmark (Editor), Florence L. Denmark

Overview

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.

• 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440803369
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/27/2013
Series:	Women's Psychology
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	549
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Janet A. Sigal, PhD, is professor emeritus of psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University and the American Psychological Association Main NGO Representative at the United Nations.

Florence L. Denmark, PhD, is the Robert Scott Pace Distinguished Research Professor at Pace University.