This edited book provides a structured introduction to the key sociological theorists and theories relevant to understanding the phenomenon of school bullying. Each chapter includes an introduction to the theorist and key concepts, an overview of previous research, an analysis of one or more empirical examples using the concepts, and a discussion of implications and potential for future research. The book will be a much-needed resource for researchers, students and practitioners interested in school bullying from a sociological perspective.

Paul Horton is Senior Associate Professor in Education at the Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Sweden.

Andrew Webb is Associate Professor at the Instituto de Sociología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Camilla Forsberg is Senior Associate Professor in Education at the Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Sweden.