"An important strength of this collection of essays is that each subsection has a separate and independent commentary, amplifying the foregoing text and placing it in critical perspective....The behavior of aggressive children is (presumably) out of their control. How to understand its origin and how to fix this unhappy circumstance constitute the laudable aims of this volume." —Science Books and ... Read moreFilms "...a wonderful example of what an edited volume can be: comprehensive, scholarly, well-integrated, and reflecting current thinking in the field....the quality of the individually authored chapters is...consistently high....The book should be highly informative to both newcomers and those already familiar with work in the area....Pepler and Rubin are to be commended for presenting a volume that is not only state of the art but should provide a stimulus for the next generation of research in the development and treatment of childhood aggression." —Contemporary Psychology "After decades of neglect, researchers have begun to focus attention on the development and outcomes of girlhood aggression. This comprehensive volume provides an account of some of the pioneering research in the field. The knowledge provided by the authors can inform practioners with troubled girls, their families, and support systems." —Adolescence Show Less