Author:
Kuykendall, Sally.
Imprint:Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood, c2012.
Descriptionxviii, 168 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Note:Bullying is a health issue -- The definition of bullying -- Prevalence -- Diagnosis -- Health consequences -- Causes of bullying -- Treatment and prevention -- Controversies and issues -- Resources.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note:"Bullying ... present[s] an overview of the research concerning the causes, symptoms, and prevalence of bullying to illustrate how it is not simply a social issue but both a genuine medical and health issue .... The work provides a deeper understanding of bullying by presenting biological and psychological theories of aggression, describing why bystanderss who witness bullying react in the way that they do, offering novel ways to deal with the problem, and presenting proven methods that concerned bystanders of all ages can employ to break bullying behaviors - without increasing their own risk. It provides information of great relevance to students, parents, counselors, educators, teaching assistants, and administrators."--Publisher
