Adult Development and Aging - Softcover

Rybash, John; Etc.; Roodin, P.; Hoyer, W.

 
9780697105035: Adult Development and Aging
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0697105032 ISBN 13: 9780697105035
Publisher: Brown (William C.) Co ,U.S., 1995

Synopsis

The new edition of Adult Development and Ageing continues to provide topically orientated coverage of developmental changes during adulthood, with emphasis on ageing. FEATURES: Greater emphasis on diversity in adulthood and ageing helps students learn about the variety of factors that affect ageing adults; Includes a new chapter on Applications and Contexts of Ageing incorporating practical information for students who wish to become caregivers, nurses and therapists; Improved coverage of social topics such as friendship, love, marriage and families; Increased coverage of early and middle adulthood engages student interest and covers a frequently ignored period of the lifespan.

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From the Publisher

Updated coverage of the most recent research on normal aging and dementias
Gender differences and race/ethnic diversity are discussed in their relation to all major topics
Major updates are provided in the chapters on memory, relationships and sexuality, work and retirement, personality, applications and the contexts of aging, and adaptation and mental health
New coverage on the impact of religion and spirituality as it relates to development
Updated population demographics
Currency and thorough coverage are combined with a lively, upbeat writing style that students enjoy
Strong research orientation provides a serious, non-cursory view of Adult Development
Strong student pedagogy includes highlighted key terms, summaries and review questions, chapter outlines, and boxed material on hot topics or research examples
Authors are active contributors to the field

About the Author

John Santrock received his PH.D from the University of Minnesota in 1973. He has held teaching positions at the University of Charleston and the University of Georgia before joining the Psychology Department at the University of Texas at Dallas. John Santrock is a member of the editorial board of Developmental Psychology. His research on father custody is widely cited and used in expert witness testimony to promote flexibility and alternative considerations in custody disputes.

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Publisher
Brown (William C.) Co ,U.S.
Publication date
1995
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0697105032
ISBN 13 
9780697105035
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
3
Number of pages
624