In this important work twelve eminent scholars review the latest theoretical work on human aggressive behavior. Emerging theories of aggression; peers, sex-roles, and aggression; environmental investigation and mitigation of aggression; development of adult aggression; and group aggression in adolescents and adults are all discussed in detail to provide clinicians, researchers, and students with a cutting-edge overview of the field.

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Emerging Theories of Human Aggression: Theories of Aggression; L.D. Eron. Moral Cognition and Childhood Aggression; N.G. Guerra, et al. Is Something Missing? L. Berkowitz. Peers, Sex Roles, and Aggression: Peer Adaptations in the Development of Antisocial Behavior; T.J. Dishion, et al. Bullying at School; D. Olweus. Indirect Aggression in Boys and Girls; K.M.J. Lagerspetz, K. Bjorkqvist. Environmental Instigation and Mitigation of Aggression: Long-Term Effects of Repeated Exposure to Media Violence in Childhood; L.R. Huesmann, L.S. Miller. Risk and Resource Variables in Children's Aggressive Behavior; E.F. Dubow, G.J. Reid. Development of Adult Aggression: Childhood, Adolescent, and Adult Features of Violent Males; D.P. Farrington. Aggression in Two Generations; J. McCord. Group Aggression in Adolescents and Adults: Delinquent Gangs; A.P. Goldstein. Nationalism, Patriotism, and Aggression; S. Feshbach. Index.