World Histories of Crime, Culture and Violence: History, Law and Legacy

Muravyeva, Marianna; Černevičiūtė, Sigita; Rogers, Monika

This book offers a pioneering, interdisciplinary analysis of gender-based violence in Eastern Europe from the early modern period to the present. Through case studies of various Eastern European countries, the volume examines how empire, war, nationalism, socialism, and post-socialist transformation shaped legal, medical, and state responses to violence against women. It reveals how women’s suffering was repeatedly silenced, normalized, or politicized, particularly in times of conflict and authoritarian rule. Challenging Western-centric perspectives, the book positions Eastern Europe as a vital site for understanding the historical roots of contemporary debates on gender, justice, and memory.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2026-05-31

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783032174734

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Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 393