This book provides a normative critique of mass media ownership concentration. It emphasizes a democratic need to distribute communicative power more widely and to prevent abuse of media power. It also shows why ownership dispersal can be expected to improve the quality of media content.
This essential handbook explores the causes of school violence, presents state-of-the-art information on preventing school violence, and arms you with practical interventions to use when violent incidents occur. You'll also learn about the best Internet sites on school violence issues. Your school must be prepared to face problems that range from name calling and bullying to extortion, rape, and homicide. This bookprepared by the editor of the Journal of School Violencecan help you decrease the chances of tragedy. It will also show you how to respond effectively when violence does occur. Visit the Handbook of School Violence Web site at http: //genesislight.com/hsv%20files/about.html