Lifespan Development: Lives in Context

by Tara L. Kuther

How does context impact human growth and development? Do the places, sociocultural environments, and ways in which we are raised influence who we become and how we grow and change throughout our lives? Best-selling author Tara L. Kuther helps students discover the answers with Lifespan Lives in Context. Taking a chronological approach, the book follows three core the centrality of context, the importance of research, and the applied value of developmental science. Dr. Kuther’s clear, concise narrative guides students through current and classic studies and foundational theories while exploring real-world connections and inclusive perspectives. The Third Edition features case studies, policy applications, and other examples, each accompanied by opportunities for personal reflection, prompting students to carry these discoveries into their own lives, relationships, and future careers. 

This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.

Genres: School, Psychology

1038 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 26, 2016

Reviews

[aslbk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gey your copy now.
Lifespan Development Lives in Context 1st Edition
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[Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for one of my classes. Very thorough information!

[Mary Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Caroline Bartoszek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chapters were long but super informative for class :-) learned a lot

[camcab]

Har faktisk lest hvert. Eneste. Kapittel.

[gabbieeeee · Rating 2 out of 5]

the amount of notes i had to write because of this textbook outweigh what i learned