At Zero Tolerance: Punishment, Prevention, and School Violence [Paperback]

Ronnie Casella (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0820449962 | ISBN-13: 978-0820449968 | Publication Date: June 1, 2001

Despite well-publicized reports of decreased incidents of violence, the United States remains a leader in rates of homicide, handgun ownership, and school violence. Based on research conducted in high schools and a prison, At Zero Tolerance examines how the United States has responded to violence in its schools and in its streets. In addition to its critique of "get tough" policies initiated in the 1990s, this book offers a means of violence prevention that addresses issues of school restructuring, handgun policy, vocational education, and popular culture. At Zero Tolerance examines violence and violence prevention from the perspectives of policy, institutional reform, and the individuals most affected by the crisis, namely, youths caught in cycles of victimization and victimizing.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...It is a 'must' read for everyone concerned about the future of our nation's public schools." -- Joan Burstyn, Professor of Education and History, Department of Cultural Foundations of Education,Syracuse University

"This book should be on the 'required reading list' of every school of education and department of anthropology." -- John Devine, Chair, Academic Advisory Council, National Campaign against Youth Violence

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0820449962
• ISBN-13: 978-0820449968
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,399,163 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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