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Dr. Sairah Qureshi, author of School Bullying and Racist Bullying; Who are the Victims? earned her PhD in the UK, November 2011. Her research focused on school bullying and racist bullying, via obtaining the perceptions of young people interviewed. Now in its second edition, this exciting new book is unique from other studies as it offers the reader an analysis of all on school bullying and racism. Particularly, it examines bullying from a social psychological as well as socio-economic theoretical perspective, and explains the causes of bullying as per the individual psychological background and due to the socio-economic environment. It addresses why bullying and racist bullying occurs and how it is manifested around the school environment. Unlike most, this book highlights gaps in the literature as well as addressing the core issue, what schools, parents and educators are missing when it comes to dealing with bullying and racism. Henceforth, schools face under-reporting on a significant level. Through academic and practical research, the author emphasizes areas for growth in anti-bullying education within the school curriculum and presents recommendations which include methods to eradicate all forms of bullying. This book is ideal for school teachers, educators, parents, students and researchers.

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About the Author: Dr. Sairah Qureshi, author of School Bullying and Racist Bullying; Who are the Victims? earned her PhD in the UK, November 2011. Her research focused on school bullying and racist bullying, via obtaining the perceptions of young people interviewed. Dr. Qureshi is the President of Action Against Bullying, LLC, that delivers professional bullying prevention training to school teachers, guidance counselors, educators, parents as well as providing support to children and young people. She acts as Residential Consultant Expert in anti-bullying for the Downtown Manhattan Community Board 1, Youth and Education Committee as well as is the anti-bullying consultant for the NYC Teen Healthy Relationship, Network Round Table. She teaches Sociology and group dance fitness programs for undergraduates, and lives in New Jersey with her husband.

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