Sally Kuykendall

Sally Kuykendall (pronounced "Kirk-en-dahl") worked as a critical care nurse in Philadelphia and England. Early in her nursing career, she was assigned a patient who was so badly beaten that his facial features were barely recognizable. As she stood and wondered where to start with his care without causing further pain, one question came to mind, 'How could one human being do this to another human being?' Kuykendall returned to school earning degrees in the natural and social sciences. She was one of the early researchers of bullying prevention in the United States and authored multiple research studies on bullying. Her writing combines concepts from medicine, sociology and psychology. Bullying: Health and Medical Issues Today defines bullying and describes the different layers of care needed to alleviate the problem. The Encyclopedia of Public Health: Principles, People and Programs tells the story of public health, how and why certain organizations were established and current responsibilities of public health agencies. Entries feature well-known figures in history, such as Jonas Salk, and lesser known figures, such as Midian Othello Bousfield and Selma Kaderman Dritz. Kuykendall carefully researched historical documents to include the contributions and achievements of women and people of color who are often overlooked in traditional history books. From Skewed Studies to Sensational Stories: Exploring the Problems with Health Research and Reporting explores many stunning cases of scientific misconduct giving the reader an inside look at the highly competitive world of research.