Aggressive Behavior Current Perspectives

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 adu

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THE PLENUM SERIES IN SOCIAUCLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Series Editor: C.R. Snyder University of KJlns4s lAwrence, Kansas

AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR Current Perspectives Edited by L. Rowell Huesmann DESIRE FOR CONTROL Personality, Social, and Clinical Perspectives Jerry M. Burger HOW PEOPLE CHANGE Inside and Outside Therapy Edited by Rebecca C. Curtis and George Stricker SELF-DEFEATING BEHAVIORS Experimental Research, Oinical Impressions, and Practical Implications Edited by Rebecca C. Curtis SELF-ESTEEM The Puzzle of Low Self-Regard Edited by Roy F. Baumeister SELF-HANDICAPPING The Paradox That Isn't Raymond L. Higgins, C.R. Snyder, and Steven Berglas THE SELF-KNOWER A Hero under Control Robert A. Wicklund and Martina Eckert

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AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR CURRENT PERSPECTIVES

EDITED BY

L. ROWELL HUESMANN University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan

SPRINGER SCIENCE+BUSINESS MEDIA, LLC

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