Bourke, Joanna
Rape: A History from 1860 to the Present
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844081554
- author:
- Bourke, Joanna
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 128 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rape: A History From 1860 To The Present by Joanna Bourke This book offers a thought-provoking examination of rape, moving away from the focus on victims to explore the nature of the perpetrators. By drawing on the work of criminologists, sociologists, and psychiatrists, Joanna Bourke sheds light on what drives individuals to commit sexual violence. Bourke considers the complex questions surrounding treatment and punishment, as well as the impact of media representation and societal attitudes. She also delves into the specifics of certain types of offenders, such as female abusers and psychopaths, and the environments in which they operate, including the home, prison, and the military. By demystifying the category of the rapist and revealing the specifics of the past, Bourke aims to contribute to a future in which sexual violence is seen as outside the human experience.
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