Bullying at School is the definitive book on bully/victim problems in school and on effective ways of counteracting and preventing such problems. On the basis of the author's large-scale studies and other research, it is known that bullying is a serious problem in all societies that have been studied so far, and that more than 15 percent of the school population in primary and secondary/junior high schools are involved, either as bullies or victims.
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This important and highly original book explores the application of economics to the subject of hate via such diverse topics as war, terrorism, road rage, witchcraft mania, marriage and divorce, and bullying and harassment.
The theme of this book is a simple one. Bullying is an undesirable form of behaviour which is widely prevalent in schools, and it can be greatly reduced, if not entirely eliminated, principally by actions taken by schools and also, to a lesser degree, by parents. The purpose of this book is to provide an understanding of the phenomenon of school bullying and to suggest how it can be countered effectively.
This text provides teachers with tried and tested methods to cope with the growing problem of bullying. In its 3rd edition, the text contains new sections on the following areas: peer monitoring; classroom activities; school non-attendance; teachers holding the key to change; children in care; long-term effects of bullying; and practical ways for teachers & staff to deal with this issue. The author is Director of the children's charity, Kidscape, which deals with the prevention of child abuse. She has also chaired the UN's World Health Organization working group about child abuse.
