Gender and crime. 14 : A human rights approach / Marisa Silvestri.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Silvestri, Marisa, author.

Crowther-Dowey, Chris, author.

Series:

Key approaches to criminology.

Core textbook

Key approaches to criminology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminology & Criminal Justice--Women & Crime.

Criminology & Criminal Justice.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (368 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

2nd edition.

Other Title:

Gender & crime

Gender and Crime

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications, 2016.

Summary:

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.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-03-623499-1

1-4739-6592-6

1-4739-6594-2

9781036234997

OCLC:

1194872159

Publisher Number:

T243422