'Something On Women For the Crime Bill': The Construction and Passage of the Violence Against Women Act, 1990-1994

'Something On Women For the Crime Bill': The Construction and Passage of the Violence Against Women Act, 1990-1994 By Irene Meisel Advisor: Professor Sandi E. Cooper 'Something on Women for the Crime Bill' examines the legislative and theoretical history of the Violence Against W...

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Main Author: Meisel, Irene (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2016
In:Year: 2016
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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