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Insightful exploration of bullying dynamics in Singapore.
If you're looking to understand the complex nature of bullying in Singapore’s context, "Breaking The Silence" is an eye-opener. The authors, Esther Ng and Ken Rigby, dive into the intricacies of this pervasive issue with a local twist, offering not just a study but also a voice to those who have suffered in silence. This book could change your perspective and arm you with knowledge that's especially relevant in today's climate of social awareness.
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ISBN: 9789814270250
Authors:
Esther Ng and Ken Rigby
Publisher: Armour Publishing Pte Ltd
Date of Publication: 2010-01-07
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 2 readers)
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Breaking the Silence draws upon the perception and reality about bullying as seen through the eyes of students, educators and parents from different parts of society. It provides a peek into what bullying is really like here in Singapore. In producing this book, the editors have included contributions from key experts in the field of education and psychology. Based upon true stories and large-scale surveys conducted with children in Singapore schools, it provides a comprehensive account of the nature and prevalence of traditional and cyber bullying in both primary and secondary schools. It examines the risk factors involved in bullying, for the victim, the bully and the community, together with the harmful consequences that affect victims and bullies as individuals, as well as families, schools and communities. The book discusses and recommends steps that schools can take to reduce or stop bullying among students. Finally, it considers the roles that parents and community leaders can play in adopting practical strategies and approaches to combat this serious problem.
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Insightful exploration of bullying dynamics in Singapore.
If you're looking to understand the complex nature of bullying in Singapore’s context, "Breaking The Silence" is an eye-opener. The authors, Esther Ng and Ken Rigby, dive into the intricacies of this pervasive issue with a local twist, offering not just a study but also a voice to those who have suffered in silence. This book could change your perspective and arm you with knowledge that's especially relevant in today's climate of social awareness.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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