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Investigates the limits of state intervention and suggests additional avenues for combating violence against women.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Power of Ideas: How Do We Form Our Beliefs About Sexual Violence
The Power of the State: Can the Government Prevent the Terrorization of Women?
The Power of Men: Do Men Use Sexual Violence to Preserve Their Power?
Conclusions and Challenges
Appendices A-I
References
Index

About the Author

Nancy Meyer-Emerick is an Assistant Professor at the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University.