Women, Law, and Social Control (Other) 9780205442072

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ISBN: 9780205442072 ISBN10: 0205442072 Contributors: Merlo, Alida V., Pollock, Joycelyn M.,

A collection of original articles written by leading scholars in the field that examines women as offenders, professionals, and victims. This integrated approach explores current issues - including the increase in women's imprisonment rates, women as rape survivors, women who kill in abusive relationships, and women working within the criminal justice system-which illuminates the special sanctions women face today.