International Encyclopaedia of Women and Crime deals with the said subject in its totality. It provides an exhaustive introduction to the all important issue of crime against women in contemporary global society. A conceptual analysis of the aforementioned problem is provided so as to explain and impart a proper understanding of the subject. The increasing cases of violence and domestic violence as crime against women has been discussed and a reality check has been provided so as to acquaint readers with the existing situation face to face in this regard. An impact assessment has been conducted as far as contemporary global society is concerned. Guidelines for nations as recommended by related international organisations has been provided. Various kinds of sex crimes committed against women have been reflected upon with a much relevant socio-legal perspective. Selected tools and techniques to be followed with respect to safety and security of women have found a brief mention. Related international conventions, declarations and actions plans regarding general rights of women applied globally have been presented in great detail. In addition, the special provisions to prevent trafficking in and violence against women has been discussed. In sum, this book covers most of the issues related to women and crime in an analytical way.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR B N Pandey
Dr. B.N. Pandey (b 1946), Professor and Head, Dept. of Zoology, Magadh University, Bodh Gaya has brilliant academic career. He was awarded Gold Medals for standing first in first class both at B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. level. He is recipients of many other Gold Medals in such as Congress of Zoology Gold Medal in 1995 and 1998, Dorabjee Tata Gold Medal (2000) and Century Eminent Scientists Gold Medal (1998-2000) by Zoological Survey of India; Scientists of the year 2002 gold Medal by National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi. He obtained his Ph. D degree in the year 1975. Dr. Pandey to his credit has 145 original research papers published in the journal of National and International repute, 12 books, supervised successfully 36 Ph. D. students and organized 4 National Seminar. He worked as principal investigators in a number of major research projects funded by I.C.A.R., U.G.C. AND D.S.T., New Delhi. He was elected as president, section of zoology, entomology and fisheries of 83rd Indian Science Congress Association held at Patiala in January 1996. Besides attending several National and International Seminars abroad (Beijing, Taiwan Korea), he chaired one session at “The 3rd International Symposium of Asia and Oceania Society for comparative Endocrinology held at Kwanjiu (south Korea) in September 1998. Presently, Dr. Pandey is devoted to his research and teaching activities in Magadh University, Bodh Gaya. Dr. Pandey has the honour of being honorary fellow of several learned societies of India. Dr. Pandey has been elected President, Zoological Survey of India in December 2001.
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