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The fifth edition of Adult Development and Aging offers professors and students a clear, comprehensive and current account of the salient issues and concerns that dominate the field of Adult Development. After reading this text, students will have a keen understanding of where adult development and aging has been in the past, where it is right now, and where it will be headed in the future. In Adult Development and Aging, 5e authors William Hoyer and Paul Roodin combine their expertise in teaching and research to provide clear explanations of the awesome, complex unfolding of development during the adult years. The text presents findings derived from theories and ideas about understanding adulthood and aging in an interdisciplinary, process oriented perspective. Material is organized in terms of the biological, social and cultural contexts in which change occurs during the adult years. Information is presented in the context of young adults growing older in today’s world, informed by research and theory.

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