Working Together Against Violence Against Women (The Library of Social Activism) [Library Binding]

Aliza Sherman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1996 | Series: The Library of Social Activism

Explores the issue of violence against women and discusses the ways to become involved locally and nationally to stop its ocurrence.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 6 Up--The appeal of these two series titles is their colorful, attention-grabbing covers and their brevity. Addressing issues that are relevant to teens, each book introduces a problem and advises students on how to get involved. Klee focuses on the causes and possible cures for school violence, while Sherman concentrates on violence against women. Both authors introduce their topics by framing them within the context of our society. Next, actions being taken at the national, state, and local levels by both government and private agencies are explored. Finally, things that YAs can do to help themselves, a friend, their community, or the country are plainly stated. Readers are confronted with thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter. The black-and-white and full-color photos interspersed throughout the texts do not always support the content. For example, in School Violence, a caption that states that "Many teens are exposed to scenes of violence from television shows..." sits underneath a picture of two adolescents watching a program that is obviously not violent. However, these information-packed books will work well as hi/lo titles or as springboards to more challenging sources.

Marilyn Makowski, Greenwood High School, SC

Copyright 1997 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Rosen Pub Group; 1st edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823922588
• ISBN-13: 978-0823922581
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,871,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)