The Crisis of School Violence: A New Perspective
Over 20 years of research into rampage school shootings, researchers are not able to create an
“accurate and useful” profile.
The Crisis of School Violence brings us closer to a profile by using an interdisciplinary approach
that includes anthropology, education, psychology, social psychology, sociology and the
cognitive neurosciences. The book asks critical questions, such as why is the United States the
epicenter of rampage shootings, why have they escalated, why school violence prevention
programs do not work, and what must be done to prevent these massacres?
(Michigan State University Press, 2021)
Praise for The Crisis of School Violence
“It doesn’t take the reader very long to realize Marianna King’s perspective is insightful. Her definitive study is ideal for anyone seeking a better understanding of a very challenging subject.”
Guy Rathbun, National Public Radio
The Crisis of School Violence is a must-read for anyone interested in the level of violence in American schools…It treats this important topic with the complexity it deserves, covering multiple risk factors for school violence.”
Brad J. Bushman, Ph.D., Ohio State University
Listen to Marianna discuss the book on the Michigan State University Press Podcast
Upcoming books by Marianna King:
Rampage Shootings
Rampage Shootings lays to rest the decades-long debate about a connection between rampage shootings and violent electronic entertainment media. The author deepens her investigation into the causes of rampage shootings by compiling in-depth case studies of juvenile and adult rampage shooters. The book’s interdisciplinary approach, which includes neuroscientific findings, leads to identifying contributing factors that have been overlooked or minimized.
Currently being reviewed by publisher.