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Author:   Nicole Westmarland (Durham University) ,  Geetanjali Gangoli (School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol)
Publisher:   Policy Press
Imprint:   Policy Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
ISBN:  

9781847426208

ISBN 10:   1847426204
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   06 April 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction ~ Nicole Westmarland and Geetanjali Gangoli; Sexual assault law in Australia: contextual challenges and changes ~ Patricia Easteal; Ending rape: the responsibility of the Canadian state ~ Lee Lakeman; Introduction to the issue of rape in China as a developing country ~ Qihua Ye; Still little justice for rape victim survivors: the void between policy and practice in England and Wales ~ Nicole Westmarland; Controlling women's sexuality: rape law in India ~ Geetanjali Gangoli; Breaking the silence: rape law in Iran and controlling women's sexuality ~ Nadia Aghtaie; Meeting the challenge? Responding to rape in Scotland ~ Sandy Brindley and Michele Burman; Paradox and policy: addressing rape in post-apartheid South Africa ~ Lisa Vetten; 'Impressive progress alongside persistent problems': rape law, policy and practice in the United States ~ Lynn Hecht Schafran and Jillian Weinberger.

Reviews

This important book provides a distinctive comparative overview of progress and the continuing challenges in rape investigation and prosecution, using critical assessments of the current position in individual countries. Jennifer Brown, London School of Economics The global scope of this book is of enormous importance to the literature on rape law and policy. Taking a clear and jargon-free approach, this is a must-have addition for those interested in where we are now and for future reforms. Helen Jones, Principal Lecturer in Criminology, Manchester Metropolitan University

"""This important book provides a distinctive comparative overview of progress and the continuing challenges in rape investigation and prosecution, using critical assessments of the current position in individual countries."" Jennifer Brown, London School of Economics ""The global scope of this book is of enormous importance to the literature on rape law and policy. Taking a clear and jargon-free approach, this is a must-have addition for those interested in where we are now and for future reforms."" Helen Jones, Principal Lecturer in Criminology, Manchester Metropolitan University"

Author Information

Nicole Westmarland is a lecturer in criminal justice at Durham University where she researches violence against women. She is a feminist academic activist, and is involved in the Rape Crisis movement. Geetanjali Gangoli works at the Centre for the Study of Gender and Violence, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol. She has published in many areas of violence against women, including prostitution, trafficking, forced marriage and domestic violence.

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