School Violence: Fears Versus Facts

ISBN-13: 9780805854244 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 264 str.

Dewey G. Cornell

Opis

Illustrated with numerous case studies-many drawn from the author's work as a forensic psychologist-this book identifies 19 myths and misconceptions about youth violence, from ordinary bullying to rampage shootings. The author demonstra

Recenzje

"There is much to recommend in this book. It is perhaps the best single volume that is available for the educated lay reader. The format is accessible...the reasoning is sound and the research cited is substantial....would certainly recommend the book...."
—PsycCRITIQUES

Spis treści

Preface. The Fear of School Violence: An Overview. Are Our Schools Safe?: From Juvenile Crime to School Violence. What Caused the School Shootings? How Many Guns in Our Schools? What Can We Do About Bullying? Are We Teaching Our Kids to Kill? Does Prevention Work? What Doesn't Work? How Can We Deal With Student Threats? What Do Our Schools Need?

O autorze

Dewey G. Cornell