Includes bibliographical references and index.

Aggression in the context of gender development / Eleanor E. Maccoby -- Biology--behavior integration and antisocial behavior in girls / Elizabeth J. Susman, Kathleen Pajer -- All things interpersonal: socialization and female aggression / Carolyn Zahn-Waxler, Nicole Polanichka -- Relational aggression in early childhood: "you can't come to my birthday party unless ..." / Nicki R. Crick [and others] -- Girls who bully: a developmental and relational perspective / Debra Pepler [and others] -- Behavioral analysis of girls' aggression and victimization / Martha Putallaz [and others] -- Early disruptive behaviors associated with emerging antisocial behavior among girls / Karen L. Bierman [and others] -- Aggression and antisocial behavior in sexually abused females / Penelope K. Trickett, Elana B . Gordis -- Long-term follow-up of serious adolescent female offenders / Peggy C. Giordano, Stephen A. Cernkovich, Allen R. Lowery -- Trends in delinquent girls' aggression and violent behavior: a review of the evidence / Meda Chesney-Lind, Joanne Belknap -- Women's involvement in aggression in young adult romantic relationships: a developmental systems model / Deborah M. Capaldi, Hyoun K. Kim, Joann Wu Shortt -- Parenting as an important outcome of conduct disorder in girls / Mark Zoccolillo [and others] -- When aggressive girls become mothers: problems in parenting, health, and development across two generations / Lisa A. Serbin [and others] -- Future directions and priorities for prevention and intervention / Marion K. Underwood, John D. Coie -- Public policy and the "discovery" of girls' aggressive behavior / Kenneth A. Dodge.

"Until quite recently, little attention was devoted to investigating female aggression and antisocial behavior, and the few studies that were conducted largely remained isolated efforts. This volume fills a crucial gap by synthesizing the growing body of knowledge on the development of aggression and violence in girls, from early childhood through later romantic relationships, parenting, and effects on the next generation. Leading authorities from a variety of disciplines not only provide a deeper understanding of why, how, and what happens when girls become perpetrators of aggression, but also point the way toward promising directions for prevention and treatment. Comprehensive and up to date, this is an essential resource for anyone working with or studying girls and young women at risk." "Shedding light on a vital subject that has long been neglected, this authoritative volume will appeal to a broad audience of scholars, professionals, and students in developmental psychology, clinical and school psychology, public policy, education, and related fields. It serves as a uniquely informative text for graduate-level courses."--Jacket.