Zealous Reformers, Deadly Laws

by Madhu Purnima Kishwar

This book by one of the pioneers of the contemporary womens rights movement in India combines insights gathered from deep engagement with the lives and coping strategies of ordinary women. With first hand knowledge of the workings of legislation and the law enforcement machinery in India, the author attempts to explain why laws enacted for the ostensible purpose of strengthening womens rights end up producing such dismal results. These essays exemplify...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761936378
• ISBN13: 9780761936374
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 8.0"