The author, Ken Rigby, who has first hand knowledge of the problem, concludes that the key to reducing bullying lies in schools embracing an ethos in which it is impossible for this sort of abuse to flourish. Bullying in Schools also explores the relationship betweeen the family and bullying, looking at how parents can recognise the signs and how they can help.
Young People Now
Ken rigby's examination of bullying is based on extensive research conducted throughout Australian schools. His findings are presented alongside relevant theories and research and he offers thereby a comprehensive insight into the problem of bullying from a range of perspectives: of the victim, the bully, the on lookers, the school and the respective families.An accessible, insightful book which provides a comprehensive discussion of a complicated subject which will be illuminating to carers and educators alike.
Play Matters (The Magazine of the National Association of Toy and Leisure Libraries)
Awareness of bullying and related problems has grown considerably since the mid 1980's. This latest book acknowledges the work that has gone before, and brings us up to date with the latest thinking. The text is clearly written...provides a good introduction to the methods and philosophies currently employed to tackle bullying.
Talk (The Magazine of the National Deaf Children's Society)
I am convinced that it is right now the best book in the world for everyone who wants to have an insightful introduction in the field of bullying in schools and a survey of methods of how to tackle it.
Professor Anatol Pikas, Upsalla University, Sweden
...offers a detailed and unique opportunity for teachers to more fully understand the bullying in their schools and so not only deal with it, but also reduce the chance of it taking hold... I particularly welcomed Ken Rigby's deliberations on the variety of bullying and his distinction of it from harassment. This enables readers to re-focus their thoughts on what is actually happening in their schools. I believe that Ken Rigby's insights will help teachers to facilitate the kind of partnership that communities around schools need if bullying is to be tackled sucessfully.
Professor Peter Randall, Director of Family Assessment and Support Unit, Hull University
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