Violent Workplace - Waddington, P.A.J (University of Wolverhampton, UK) a Badger, Doug (University of Reading, UK) a Bull, Ray (University of Leicester, UK)

In recent years the workplace has emerged as a recognized site of violence, threat and menace and this book makes a significant contribution to the growing literature on workplace violence. Using innovative research methods, this book uniquely examines four of the most violence-prone occupations: the police; Accident and Emergency staff; social workers; mental health professionals.