Human Development: A Lifespan Approach - Hardcover

Rice, F.Philip

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0023997729 ISBN 13: 9780023997723

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1995

Synopsis

Based on research and made personal through anecdotes and real-life examples, this introduction to human development offers a combination of topical/chronological approach, an eclectic theoretical perspective, and a focus on contemporary issues and concerns. There are three major age divisions in this book - childhood, adolescence and adulthood - and each one discusses perspectives, physical development, cognitive development, emotional development, and social development. This particular edition provides revised coverage of the following topics: postpartum health issues; the neonate; health and children; cognitive development; emotional development; social development; health and adolescents; cognition during adolescence; adolescent emotions; transition to young adulthood; adult health; adult sexuality; cognition; and theories of suicide. There are also a number of supplements to this title, including a "Study Guide with Cases" (0-13-888314-9).

About this title

Synopsis

This text combines research-based coverage with an organization that works for either chronological or topical course formats. It covers the main stages of development: childhood, adolescence and adulthood examining physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of development in each.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0023997729
• ISBN 13: 9780023997723
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 704