Violence Against Women

<p>Providing an overview of different forms of violence against women this second edition has been significantly updated to reflect the changes that have taken place in recent years.</p><p>Much has changed since the publication of the first edition which is reflected throughout this new volume. It is organised thematically into three parts - men's violence against women in relationships (Part 1) in the family (Part 2) and in public spaces (Part 3) - and every chapter has been thoroughly revised and updated. New chapters have also been added covering sexual harassment and misconduct in the workplace on the night-time economy including spiking and violence against women in cyberspace. The book covers the main forms of violence against women. Looking at it from a research policy and practice perspective this book widens the lens through which we view men's violence against women.</p><p><i>Violence Against Women</i> is an essential reading for social scientists who want to be up to date with cutting-edge knowledge on this topic. It is also an invaluable text for those training to enter or become qualified in the specialist domestic and sexual violence sector.</p>