Human Development: A Lifespan View, Second Edition

Kail, Robert V.; Cavanaugh, John C.

ISBN 10: 0534356966 / ISBN 13: 9780534356965

Published by Cengage Learning, 1999

About this Item

This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Human Development: A Lifespan View, Second Edition
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534356966
• ISBN 13: 9780534356965
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: acceptable

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Synopsis

This text analyzes the roles of biology, psychology, and social forces in the processes of human development, providing treatment of childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging. Kail (U. of Maryland, College Park) and Cavanaugh (U. of North Carolina, Wilmington) incorporate a variety of techniques

Review

This new book is unlike any other book I have reviewed. It is one of the most readable and understandable texts that I have ever read. It has a very 'humane' and 'human' feel to it - both in the style and in the content. Clarity is the hallmark of this work...providing an abundance of information in a non-threatening and readable manner. The Second Edition is even better than the First Edition! I felt that the authors' style of writing was very clear, organized, and well presented. They manage to consistenly pull together the life span by using the biopsychosocial framework and recurring issues throughout the textbook. Students have told me that they enjoy the book so much that they are not going to give away or sell their book at the end of the semester. Now that's a compliment to Kail and Cavanaugh!