The violent workplace

The threat of violence concerns most people most profoundly. It has long been a topic of intensive academic, practical and political debate. In recent years the workplace has emerged as a recognized site of violence, threat and menace and this book will make a significant contribution to the growing...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Waddington, P. A. J. (-)
Otros Autores: Badger, Douglas, Bull, Ray
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cullompton, UK ; Portland, Or. : Willan 2006.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:The threat of violence concerns most people most profoundly. It has long been a topic of intensive academic, practical and political debate. In recent years the workplace has emerged as a recognized site of violence, threat and menace and this book will make a significant contribution to the growing literature on workplace violence. Using innovative research methods, it uniquely examines four of the most violence-prone occupations: (a) the police, (b) the accident and emergency staff (c) social workers and (d) mental health proffessionals. The Violent Workplace identifies similarities and diff.
Descripción Física:xii, 204 p.
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. 184-196) e índice.
ISBN:9781134044870
9781843926900