| Description |
1 online resource (320 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-311) and indexes. |
| Contents |
List of Figures and Tables; List of Appendicies; Dedication; Acknowledgements; Preface; 1 Introduction; 2 Towards a definition of bullying; 3 Bullying in childhood; 4 The school and beyond; 5 Bullying and health; 6 What bullies and victims are like; 7 Why bully?; 8 The contribution of differences; 9 Places and situations; 10 Attitudes and beliefs; 11 What is to be done about bullying?; 12 Beyond blame; Appendicies; References; Subject index; Author index. |
| Summary |
This book takes as its subject matter bullying behaviour in a wide range of settings, including kindergartens, schools, the workplace, in sports and prisons. Examining bullying in each of these areas, it discusses alternative views and perspectives on bullying, helping policy makers and professionals to coordinate their work and so tackle the problem effectively. Dr Ken Rigby draws upon his extensive research into bullying in different countries, societies and social contexts and considers many. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Bullying.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Parenting -- Child Rearing.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Parenting -- General.
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Bullying. (OCoLC)fst00841557
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Rigby, Ken. New perspectives on bullying. London ; Philadelphia, PA : J. Kingsley, 2002 185302872X (DLC) 2001054524 (OCoLC)48163355 |
| ISBN |
0585471290 (electronic bk.) |
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9780585471297 (electronic bk.) |
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