Understanding Sexual Violence: A Study of Convicted Rapists (Perspectives on Gender) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "This book, which is about men's sexual violence toward women, is the result of several demanding, often frustrating, my research associate, Joseph Marolla, and I..." (more)
Key Phrases: sexually violent men, rape stereotypes, other felons, United States, National Institute of Mental Health, Attorney General's Commission (more...)

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"In discussing the role of alcohol in accounts of violence, Scully offers important insights for research on violence in general.." -- Women's Review of Books

In discussing the role of alcohol in accounts of violence, Scully offers important insights for research on violence in general..
–Women's Review of Books

In discussing the role of alcohol in accounts of violence, Scully offers important insights for research on violence in general..
–Womens Review of Books

Product Description

Understanding Sexual Violence examines the structural supports for rape in sexually violent cultures and dispels a number of myths about sexual violence--for example, that childhood abuse, alcohol, and drugs are direct causes of rape.

Product Details

• Paperback: 218 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (September 15, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415911087
• ISBN-13: 978-0415911085
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #566,788 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, April 14, 2000

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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.