Women, War, and Violence: Topography, Resistance, and Hope [2 volumes]

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This set of original articles probes the breadth of vital issues surrounding the impact of war and violence on women globallyand examines what is being done to mitigate their effects. The story of men's roles in war and violence fills headlines and history books, but the women's narrative too often goes unnoticed. This two-volume work brings women's voices to the fore, highlighting new scholarship and journalism to offer a realistic understanding of this timely topic. Including both historical context and contemporary issues, the volumes explore types of violence affecting women and girlsas victims of war and as combatants in and perpetrators of war. Equally important, it provides an in-depth look at resistance movements and peacemaking efforts, examining how these issues canand shouldbe addressed. The two volumes bring together a wide range of articles by experts from various fields and backgrounds to provide the first all-inclusive overview of women, war, and violence. Other works on the subject tend to be focused on Western nations, offering a narrow view of a global issue. This compendium, in contrast, takes a truly international approach. It provides general readers, policymakers, students and scholars with a compelling collection of insights from around the world, exposing the varied experiences women have hadand continue to havewith violence and war.

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This unique and invaluable reference resource will appeal to students and scholars in many fields, including sociology, political science, women's studies, international studies, journalism, environmental studies, history, and international security and peace studies. Highly recommended. All libraries. All levels. * Choice *

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Mariam M. Kurtz has worked as a journalist in newspapers, radio, and television in Tanzania and at the Voice of America. Lester R. Kurtz, PhD, is professor of sociology at George Mason University where he teaches public sociology, social movements, conflict, comparative religions, and social theory.