| Edition |
Seventh edition. |
| Description |
xxxiii, 715, 280 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page R-1-R77) and index. |
| Contents |
The beginnings -- Theories of development -- Heredity and environment -- Prenatal development and birth -- First two years: Biosocial development: Cognitive development ; Psychosocial development -- The play years: Biosocial development ; Cognitive development ; Psychosocial development -- The school years: Biosocial development ; Cognitive development ; Psychosocial development -- Adolescence: Biosocial development ; Cognitive development ; Psychosocial development -- Emerging adulthood: Biosocial development ; Cognitive development ; Psychosocial development -- Adulthood: Biosocial development ; Cognitive development ; Psychosocial development -- Late adulthood: Biosocial development ; Cognitive development ; Psychosocial development -- Death and dying. |
| Summary |
[This book] presents theory, research, practical examples, and policy issues in a way that inspires students to think about human development and about the individual's role in the community and the world. |
| Subject |
Developmental psychology.
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| ISBN |
9780716760726 hardcover |
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071676072X hardcover |
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9780716760801 paperback |
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0716760800 paperback |
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