Scenario of crimes against women in India and Kerala

by K. R. Anitha Kumari

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Published 2008 by Population Research Centre, University of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram .
Written in English

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Edition Notes

Statement	K.R. Anitha Kumari
Series	PRC report series -- 2008-3
Contributions	University of Kerala. Population Research Centre
Classifications
LC Classifications	HV6250.4.W65+
The Physical Object
Pagination	ii, 55 p. ;
Number of Pages	55
ID Numbers
Open Library	OL24469908M
LC Control Number	2010316781

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