Smoke and Mirrors - The Hidden Context of Violence in Schools and Society (Paperback)

Many of our countryOs children face daily a threat to their personal safety and well-being. As school boards, law enforcement officials, and policymakers continue to look for ways to stop youth violence in urban and suburban schools, not enough attention is paid to eradicating the socioeconomic and cultural conditions that give rise to these acts. In this timely and thought-provoking collection, seasoned educators and cultural theorists emphasize this connection between youth violence and the realities faced by many children poverty, racism, unequal opportunity, and the mediaOs glorification of violence.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2000
First published:	September 2000
Authors:	Stephanie Urso Spina
Contributors:	Ricky Lee Allen • Stanley Aronowitz • Lynn S. Chancer • Paulo Freire • Donna Gaines • Henry A Giroux • Charles "Paco" Hernandez • Jessie Klein • Zeus Leonardo
Dimensions:	228 x 149 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-0-8476-9561-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Children Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General
LSN:	0-8476-9561-1
Barcode:	9780847695614

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