initiations (into trades, societies, etc.)

"A look at how universities, the military, and other social groups can learn from past mistakes and protect their members going forward"--Amazon.

Contains essays in which experts from a range of disciplines discuss hazing behaviors, featuring selections from writers in the fields of social science, law, medicine, student affairs, journalism, counseling, athletic administration, and cultural studies.

Examines hazing and pledging activities in high school and college groups and fraternities, and chronicles the history of hazing across the United States.