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Lifespan Development: Lives in Context

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In the Second Edition of her award-winning, chronologically organized text, Lifespan Lives in Context, author and teacher Tara L. Kuther explores the dynamic interactions between individuals, our genetic makeup, and the diverse contexts that shape our growth and development at every stage of life. With a clear and approachable writing style, Kuther integrates current research findings with foundational, classic theory and research to present a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the field. Lively feature boxes and critical thinking questions encourage students to compare concepts, apply theoretical perspectives, and consider applications of research findings in their own lives and future careers.

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SAGE Vantage Digital Option SAGE Vantage is an intuitive digital platform that delivers this text’s content in a learning experience carefully designed to ignite student engagement and drive critical thinking. Built with you and your students in mind, it offers easy course set-up and enables students to better prepare for class. Learn more. Assignable Video Assignable Video (available on the SAGE Vantage platform) is tied to learning objectives and curated exclusively for this text to bring concepts to life and appeal to different learning styles. These rich video resources include Dr. Kuther′s Chalk Talks (watch a sample) and Lives in Context Video Cases (watch a sample) that help students understand key concepts. SAGE Coursepacks FREE! Easily import our quality instructor and student resource content into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Learn more. SAGE Edge FREE! This companion website offers students a robust online environment with an impressive array of learning resources. Learn more. Also of Case Studies in Lifespan Development by Stephanie M. Wright presents a series of 12 case studies shaped by the contributions of real students to build immersive examples that readers can relate to and enjoy. Bundle Case Studies in Lifespan Development with Lifespan Lives in Context for only $5 more! 

3385 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 26, 2016

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July 7, 2020
Wowzers - need a definitive advanced human development book? This has every key theorist, every developmental stage and tons of references. A very, very good reference on human development.
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the amount of notes i had to write because of this textbook outweigh what i learned
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