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After a heated women's rights rally turns violent, a suffragette is found murdered. In turn of the twentieth century London, Dody McCleland realizes anything is possible. But as England's first female autopsy surgeon, Dody is shocked to realize that the victim was a friend of her sister.

Presents the experiences of people who survived rape, human trafficking, and honor killings, telling how their lives have changed as a result.

An account of the September 11 attacks in the United States, with a discussion of the war on terrorism, anthrax attacks, and new security measures put into place since that day.

Father and daughter, Cylin and John Busby, share their memories of the challenges they faced after their family was forced to go into hiding in order to protect themselves from a killer who had already shot John, a police officer, once and was determined to finish the job.

Journalist Rana Husseini discusses the history of "honor killing, " which have claimed the lives of thousands of woman each year around the world, and describes her personal experiences, along with her efforts to eliminate the archaic laws.

Recounts Nigel Hough's experiences as one of the few remaining white farmers in the war-torn country of Zimbabwe, describing how his life differed from that of his family's much-loved nanny, Aqui.

Argues that all men, even non-violent men, play a key role in stopping violence against women, and urges men to confront the attitudes and behaviors of their peers that lead to violence and learn how to respect women and their autonomy.

Presents a selection of primary source documents that explore all sides of the debate over violence against women, discussing the extent of the problem, the causes of violence against women, and the effectiveness of prevention measures.

Contains twenty-four articles that provide opposing opinions on issues related to violence against women, discussing whether violence against women in the U.S. is a serious problem, the causes of violence against women, the effectiveness of approaches designed to reduce such acts, and the extent of the problem worldwide.