A contemporary, fact-filled resource on the historical, legal, medical, and political aspects of a wide variety of sexual crimes. Authoritative and informative, Sexual Crime: A Reference Handbook offers a thoroughly up-to-date report on an issue of extraordinary urgency. It is an expert introduction to a variety of often misunderstood crimes. Sexual Crime begins with a background chapter outlining the causes and definitions of sexual crime, legal and cultural attitudes over the past three centuries, and common myths ...
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A contemporary, fact-filled resource on the historical, legal, medical, and political aspects of a wide variety of sexual crimes. Authoritative and informative, Sexual Crime: A Reference Handbook offers a thoroughly up-to-date report on an issue of extraordinary urgency. It is an expert introduction to a variety of often misunderstood crimes. Sexual Crime begins with a background chapter outlining the causes and definitions of sexual crime, legal and cultural attitudes over the past three centuries, and common myths surrounding this sensitive subject. It then offers wide ranging coverage of issues, including date rape, crimes involving male victims, rape in prison, female perpetrators, medical treatments, political ramifications, and other contemporary issues. A chronology of events related to sexual crime from colonial times to present, as well as a Facts and Data chapter with a range of informative statistics and excerpts of pivotal legal decisions Biographical sketches of nearly 35 activists, scholars, policymakers, and other notable figures involved in the efforts to fight sexual crimes
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Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. xix, 311 p.; 24 cm. LCCN 2009043177 Type of material Book Personal name Neumann, Caryn E., 1965-Main title Sexual crime: a reference handbook / Caryn E. Neumann. Published/Created Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2010. Description xix, 311 p.; 24 cm. ISBN 9781598841770 (print: alk. paper) 1598841777 (print: alk. paper) 9781598841787 (ebook) 1598841785 (ebook) LC classification HV6556. N48 2010 Contents Background and history--Issues, controversies, and problems--Worldwide perspectives--Chronology--Biographies--Data and documents--Directory of organizations--Resources. LC Subjects Sex crimes. Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-286) and index. Series Contemporary world issues Contemporary world issues. Dewey class no. 364.15/3 Other system no. (OCoLC)ocn303021649
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Fine. Unused, some outer pages have minor shelf wear, book content is in like new condition. Glued binding. Paper over boards. 336 p. Contains: Unspecified, Tables, black & white. Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover). Intended for a juvenile audience.
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Fine. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 336 p. Contains: Unspecified, Tables, black & white. Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover). Intended for a juvenile audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 336 p. Contains: Unspecified, Tables, black & white. Contemporary World Issues (Hardcover). Intended for a juvenile audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
