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Gender and Crime: A Human Rights Approach

Gender and Crime: A Human Rights Approach - Paperback

by Marisa Silvestri, Chris Crowther-Dowey
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Availability:In StockContributor:Marisa Silvestri, Chris Crowther-DoweySeries:Key Approaches to CriminologyPublish date:5/5/2016Pages:368
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Sage Publications Ltd.ISBN-13:9781473902190ISBN-10:1473902193UPC:9781473902190Book Category:Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Criminology, Gender StudiesSize:9.40 x 6.60 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.636Product ID:SCXX7Y520P

This book is a comprehensive and critical introduction to the field of gender and crime, re-thinking the key themes and debates within a human rights framework.

Integrating empirical, theoretical and policy-related material, this Second Edition has been significantly updated, and now includes;

  • Full consideration of the 2010-2015 Coalition Government and its effect on gender and crime within England and Wales
  • A new chapter relating criminological theory to gender and crime
  • A new chapter discussing the history of gender and crime
  • A new chapter analysing contemporary issues in gender and crime in a globalised world
  • Fully updated learning features including; Chapter Overviews, Key Words, Study Questions, Chapter Summaries, Key Further Readings and a Glossary.

Gender and Crime: A Human Rights Approach is essential reading for students studying criminology, sociology, social policy and gender studies.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Sage Publications Ltd.ISBN-13:9781473902190ISBN-10:1473902193UPC:9781473902190Book Category:Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Criminology, Gender StudiesSize:9.40 x 6.60 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.636Product ID:SCXX7Y520P
Marisa Silvestri is an Associate Professor in Criminology at Kingston University. Her main research interests lie at the intersections of policing, gender and criminal justice. More specifically her work centres on exploring the position and role of women in police leadership and the gendered nature of the criminal justice system in relation to its impact on women offenders and victims.

Chris Crowther-Dowey teaches Criminology at Nottingham Trent University and has considerable experience of teaching criminology and criminal justice at all levels of study. He currently teaches Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice and Policing. His research interests including policing and policy interventions targeting gendered violence and abuse.


Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd.

Edition

2nd Edition

Contributor(s)

Marisa Silvestri, Chris Crowther-Dowey

Authors

Marisa Silvestri, Chris Crowther-Dowey

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