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OverviewAlleviating Bullying examines the facets of bullying that have become a major concern around the nation. This book explores the impact of bullying on teachers, students, the elderly, prisoners, and other socio-economic groups. This book also identifies warning signs of bullying and provides suggestions on how to alleviate bullying. The book provides deeper insight into the harmful effects of bullying and what a victim can do to prevent bullying behaviors and further victimization. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ashraf EsmailPublisher: University Press of America Imprint: University Press of America Dimensions: Width: 16.10cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.467kg ISBN: 9780761863601ISBN 10: 0761863605 Pages: 234 Publication Date: 05 May 2014 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsTables Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One—Bullying in the School Environment Chapter Two—Bullying . . . Even in Retirement Chapter Three—‘Bullying-Proofing’ the Academe: Dealing with the Bunch and Bullies in a Whole School-Approach Chapter Four—Cyberbullying: A By-Product of the Internet Chapter Five—First Year Teachers’ Perception on Their Self-Efficacy in Bullying Intervention: Teacher Preparation Programs Chapter Six—Prison Bullying: The Ultimate State for the Battle of Institutional Power and Control Chapter Seven—Is Bullying the Same as it Has Always Been? Are We Making Too Much of Typical Childhood Behaviors? Chapter Eight—The Importance of Play in Creating SocialAwareness to Support a Bully-Free Environment Chapter Nine—Bullying: Recognizing the Warning Signs Chapter Ten—K-12 Bullying Through a Generational Lens: Consequences and Interventions Chapter Eleven—Bullying, Gender Equity, Harassment, Drop-Out Anticipation, and Solution: What Would You Do? Chapter Twelve—Cyberbullying From Schoolyard to Cyberspace:An Evolution ContributorsReviewsIf the quandary of bullying has baffled you, this invigorating book is a must read! The editor's creativity allowed him to cover every aspect of bullying (school, prison, cyberspace, etc). The information will keep you reading and I highly recommend this book. -- Norma Jean Frank, Southern University and A&M College There are several fine books on the topic of bullying, however I am moved by Dr. Ashraf Esmail book, Alleviating Bullying: Conquering the Challenges of Violent Crimes. The editor reflects on the horrifying truth about bullying that exists in our society. The material presented in this book is a valuable source of information for everyone to read, because it discusses bullying issues that affect America. -- Julia M. Darbonne, Mohave Community College If the quandary of bullying has baffled you, this invigorating book is a must read! The editor's creativity allowed him to cover every aspect of bullying (school, prison, cyberspace, etc). The information will keep you reading and I highly recommend this book. -- Norma Jean Frank, Southern University and A&M College There are several fine books on the topic of bullying, however I am moved by Dr. Ashraf Esmail book, Alleviating Bullying: Conquering the Challenges of Violent Crimes. The editor reflects on the horrifying truth about bullying that exists in our society. The material presented in this book is a valuable source of information for everyone to read, because it discusses bullying issues that affect America. -- Julia M. Darbonne, Mohave Community College Author InformationAshraf Esmail is an assistant professor of Criminal Justice at Dillard University. He serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association for Peace/Anti-Violence Education. He serves as the proposal review lead for the National Association for Multicultural Education. He is senior editor for the Journal of Education and Social Justice. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |