Understanding sexual violence: A study of convicted rapists (Perspectives on gender)

By Diana Scully

Book Overview

A research-based study which argues that rape is socio-cultural in origin rather than a psycho-pathologically driven act. Based on nearly 800 hours of interviews with over 100 convicted rapists, this book deals directly with the men who have committed rape, and what they have to say about it.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0044451415
• ISBN13: 9780044451419
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Unwin Hyman
• Length: 205 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.3" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

excellent

This is an excellent book which takes an in depth look at convicted rapists in an attempt to understand why men rape. It's not a perfect study, as the author freely admits, because it only includes men who have actually been convicted and incarcerated for rape. But despite the limitations of the sample, the book does an excellent job of attempting to answer the question "why do men rape?". It is an enlightening and important book, and one which may provide its female readers with an understanding which will allow them to better protect themselves from dangerous situations.