"If you are interested in the topic of bullying in schools, then Ken Rigby's
book will be somewhat like one of those novels which, once started, cannot be
put down. Not only does this book speak from a firm base of authoritative research,
study, world-wide experience and practice, but draws the reader inexorably into
the experiences of the victims, the perpetrators, the parents, the teachers,
and professionals who are required to deal with the phenomenon and its impact
upon the lives of people"
Max Kau
Counsellor, Kids Help Line, Australia
"I am convinced that Dr. Rigby's book, 'Bullying in schools' is, right now,
the best book in the world for everyone who wants an insightful introduction
in to field of bullying in schools and a survey of methods how to tackle it."
Professor Anatol Pikas
School of Education Uppsala University, Sweden
"As a general introduction to the topic [ of bullying] and as a resource
for students wanting an overview of the area, I would not hesitate to recommend
it as the best book currently available" Professor Peter K. Smith, Journal of
Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, 1998, 39, 2, 281-282.
Professor Smith is currently Professor of Psychology at the Goldsmith College,
University of London. He headed the comprehensive study of bullying in schools
the UK at Sheffield University,1990 - 1995.
"Many names have been associated with the study of bullying since the early
1980's. Some of them have achieved substantial international reputations for
the careful research and far-reaching wisdom about this vindictive behaviour.
Amongst them Dan Olweus, Peter Smith, and Delwyn Tattum have become well-established
amongst the staff rooms of the English speaking world In my opinion his unique
blend of skill, explanation and passionate advocacy will make Ken Rigby just
as well known At a time when books on bullying in schools are commonplace it
often seems that just about all that can be said has been said. Yet, Ken Rigby's
personal perspective, based as it is on years of collaborative research, has
been faithfully committed to print. It offers a detailed and unique opportunity
for teachers to more fully -understand 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. It places in perspective his well described
strategies, and the chapter on Humanistic approaches is particularly welcome.
Of greatest appeal, however, is Ken Rigby's exposition on the characteristics
of victims, bullies and their families. His contribution here will enable teachers
to understand the origins of this behaviour and take proactive steps with parents
to reduce the likelihood of it occurring. 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 successfully."
Professor Peter Randall
Director of Family Assessment and Support Unit, Hull University, England.
"Professor Rigby has brought together a variety of novel approaches
to anti-bullying work to complement his detailed account of approaches that
are tried and true. The result is a book which I would recommend to anyone with
an interest in promoting good practice in their schools and the wider community."
Michael J Duke Senior Educational Psychologist. In Child Care, Health and
Development, 1998, 24,3, pp 250-251.
"Overall, this is an illuminating study of bullying and current techniques
for creating a sea change in attitudes related to it within schools,"
Carolyn Prosser in Children's Language Teaching and Therapy", September,
1997.
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