Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-176) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- The city of Philadelphia and female youth violence -- Girls' violent behavior as viewed from the streets -- The reasons girls give for fighting -- Mothers, daughters, and the double-generation dynamic -- Culture and neighborhood institutions -- Conclusion.
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