Schools, Violence, and Society
(Hardback)
Available Formats
Publishing Details
Schools, Violence, and Society
By (Author) Allan M. Hoffman
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Praeger Publishers Inc
30th May 1996
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Educational administration and organization
Schools and pre-schools
371.580973
Physical Properties
Hardback
376
Description
This book is designed to examine issues related to schools, violence, and society. Since the 1960s, crime and violence have been increasing in America's schools. This violence is not limited to inner-city schools, but has struck virtually every strata and socio-economic level of American culture and society. The prevalence of crime and violence occurring in our nation's schools has become the concern of policymakers on the national and state levels. Concern has spread to parents, educators, and students themselves. This edited volume reviews violence in society, school violence, and crime. Coverage includes past trends in school violence and describes the current extent of the problem, as well as tspects of its causes and prevention. The influence on the students and community of gang activity, gang-related issues, drugs, alcohol, and weapons on campus is discussed.
Reviews
Hoffman...has edited a useful book on violence in society, its effects on school children, and possible solutions. an excellent mix of research and practice.... The present work will be excellent for teacher preparation programs and for practitioners.-Choice
Hoffman's book presents a comprehensive overview of school violence, with chapters written by respected educational experts. I would certainly consider it for adoption in my course on school crime.-Criminal Justice Review
"Hoffman's book presents a comprehensive overview of school violence, with chapters written by respected educational experts. I would certainly consider it for adoption in my course on school crime."-Criminal Justice Review
"Hoffman...has edited a useful book on violence in society, its effects on school children, and possible solutions. an excellent mix of research and practice.... The present work will be excellent for teacher preparation programs and for practitioners."-Choice
Author Bio
ALLAN M. HOFFMAN is Dean, and Professor, College of Health Sciences, Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa. He is also the Director at the Center for the Prevention of Community Violence.
