Preface -- Introduction -- Defining and measuring aggression -- Theories of aggression -- Development of aggression and individual differences -- Situational elicitation of aggressive behaviour -- Media violence and aggression -- Aggression as part of everyday life -- Aggression in the family -- Sexual aggression -- Aggression between social groups -- Terrorism -- Preventing and reducing aggressive behaviour -- References -- Author index -- Subject index.
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The second edition of this textbook provides a thoroughly revised, updated and expanded overview of social psychological research on aggression. The first part of the book covers the definition and measurement of aggression, presents major theories and examines the development of aggression. It also covers the role of situational factors in eliciting aggression, and the impact of using violent media. The second part of the book focuses on specific forms and manifestations of aggression. It includes chapters on aggression in everyday life, sexual aggression and domestic violence.