Sexual Violence: Our War Against Rape by Linda A. Fairstein is a powerful nonfiction work written by the former Assistant Manhattan District Attorney and Director of the Sex Crimes Prosecution Unit. Originally published in 1993, this Berkley trade edition (1995) presents a critical commentary on the criminal justice system’s handling of sexual violence. Fairstein draws on two decades of experience prosecuting nationally prominent cases to provide insight into trials, convictions, and systemic change.

Author: Linda A. Fairstein

Edition: Berkley Trade Edition, June 1995

Publisher: Berkley / Published by arrangement with William Morrow and Company

Place of Publication: New York, USA

ISBN: 0-425-14780-0

Format: Trade Paperback

Pages: ~352 (estimate based on edition)

Weight: 13.25 oz

Dimensions: 8 x 5.25 x 1 in (approx.)

Language: English

Condition: Good. Shelf wear to cover, light corner creases, and minor page toning. No writing or highlighting. Binding remains intact.

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Title: Sexual Violence: Our War Against Rape

Author: Linda A. Fairstein

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group (by arrangement with William Morrow and Company)

Place of Publication: New York, USA

Publication Year: 1995 (Berkley trade edition)

Edition: Trade Edition

Genre: True Crime, Law, Social Sciences

Topic: Sexual Violence, Criminal Justice, Prosecution, Women’s Issues

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Number of Pages: ~352

ISBN: 0-425-14780-0

Weight: 13.25 oz

Dimensions: 8 x 5.25 x 1 in

Book Series: Standalone

Literary Movement: Contemporary Nonfiction

Character Family: None

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Features

Written by a nationally recognized prosecutor and legal expert

Examines systemic legal changes in prosecuting sexual violence

Includes case examples from high-profile trials

Notable New York Times Book of the Year selection

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Condition Notes

Good condition. Cover shows visible wear, including creasing and edge scuffing. Pages have light toning but remain clean. No writing or highlighting. Binding secure.

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Seller Notes

Exact copy shown in photos. Ships from a smoke-free, pet-friendly home.

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