Feminism and Criminal Justice: A Historical Perspective

by Anne Logan

Overview

This book provides a comprehensive study of the neglected story of the involvement of the women's movement with criminal justice policy in the 20th century. Taking the topic from the 'suffragette' era to the early days of 'second-wave' feminism, the book argues that criminal justice policy has been a continual concern for feminists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349364268
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	01/01/2008
Edition description:	1st ed. 2008
Pages:	212
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

ANNE LOGAN is Lecturer in Social History at the University of Kent, UK. She has written on gender and the criminal justice system.

Table of Contents

Introduction Feminism and Criminal Justice Reform Juvenile Justice Women in the Criminal Courts Women in the Penal System Feminism and the Care of Victims Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

'From an historical point of view, this is an interesting and wonderful book to read.' - Abiola Onatade, The Magistrate

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