Title: Battered woman syndrome as a legal defense
Description: "This book provides a comprehensive examination of the use of battered woman syndrome evidence in trials of abused women who kill. Of particular interest is the way in which history, gender roles, and stereotypes play significant roles in evaluating defendants who claim to suffer from the syndrome. A vital text for legal attorneys"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Self-defense (Law), Sex discrimination in criminal justice administration, Evidence (Law), Battered woman syndrome, Psychological aspects, Abused women, Law, Legal status, laws, Evidence (law), united states, Law, psychology, Law, united states
Places: United States