Description: This revised and updated edition of Violence and Gender in the Globalized World expands the critical picture of gender and violence in the age of globalization by introducing a variety of uncommonly discussed geo-political sites and dynamics. The volume hosts methodologically and disciplinarily diverse contributions from around the world, discussing various contexts including Chechnya, Germany, Iraq, Kenya, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Palestine, the former Yugoslavia, Syria, South Africa, the United States, and the Internet. Bringing together scholars' and activists' historicized and site-specific perspectives, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice concerning violence, gender, and agency.
Review Quotes: 'Deftly exploring the intersectionalities of feminist theory and activism, race, gender, and socioeconomic status, and women's complex agency as victims, conduits, and perpetrators of violence, Bahun and Rajan have succeeded brilliantly in bringing together a rich group of contributors to address timely questions of theory and policy regarding human security in all its manifestations.' Paige Whaley Eager, Hood College, USA 'A necessary read for anyone who wants to understand the current context of the gendered nature of violence, from the intimate to the international. The volume's strength stems from case studies that exemplify the now in international politics written by contributors from across the globe.' Caron E. Gentry, University of St Andrews, UK