Providing information that does not patronize, over-simplify or judge, this series examines social phenomena that are difficult or harmful. Each book traces the history, prevalence and consequences of such phenomena and offers ways of finding help for those involved or affected.

 

This book is part of a book series called Need To Know .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 56 pages in this book. This book was published 2005 by Capstone Global Library Ltd .

Kristina Routh is a medical doctor and writer, with over 20 years' experience providing medical oversight on a range of projects. She gained a degree in Medicine from the University in Bristol and has worked in the NHS, and as a senior lecturer at the University of Birmingham.