Women, War, and Violence: Topography, Resistance, and Hope
Title | Women, War, and Violence: Topography, Resistance, and Hope |
Publication Type | Book |
Year of Publication | 2015 |
Authors | Kurtz, Mariam M., and Lester R. Kurtz |
Number of Volumes | 2 |
Number of Pages | 709 |
Publisher | Praeger |
City | Santa Barbara |
Abstract | 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 girls--as 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 can--and should--be 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 had--and continue to have--with violence and war |
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