Development Across The Life Span (Fourth Edition)

By: Feldman

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Synopsis: This chronologically organized book provides readers with a broad overview of the field of human development--from the moment of conception through death--focusing on physical, cognitive, and social and personality development. Appealing to individuals with a myriad of different backgrounds and future goals, this book offers the most current, balanced coverage of theory and research. A wide variety of chapter topics includes gene therapy; brain development, post-partum depression; child care effects; home schooling; cognitive developments, stability of personality; cultural approaches to development, and attitudes toward aging and length of life. For a better understanding of the experiences of life and development of humans.