Preventing Violence in Schools: A Challenge To American Democracy

by Domingo P Guerra, Geoff Bender, Howard W. Gordon, et al.

Book Overview

School violence is a burning issue these days. This book provides an in-depth analysis of violence prevention programs and an assessment of their effectiveness, using data from observations, individual interviews, and focus groups, as well as published data from the schools. It is distinguished by its focus on the cultural and structural context of school violence and violence prevention efforts. Where most other researchers use quantitative measures,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805837337
• ISBN13: 9780805837339
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"