An Introduction to the History of Human Development and Family Science (1)

By: Andrea L. Roach

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Synopsis: This comprehensive textbook offers an interdisciplinary introduction to the history of human development and family science. It provides insights from home economics, sociology and psychology to explain and analyze how the field was established and how it is developing and showcases the contribution of its unique transdisciplinary nature.Expert authors cover key topics and highlight historical contributions from women, scholars of color and LGBTQIA scholars; they emphasize and incorporate research that cuts across cultures; and examine current human development and family science trends in research and careers in their chosen fields. Subjects and issues covered include historical and contemporary studies of child development, adolescent development and young adulthood, adulthood and aging, family science, marriage formation and maintenance, parenthood, divorce, the role of grandparents and sibling relationships.Exploring how human development and family science can be used as a springboard into careers such as marriage and family therapy, social work, case management, teaching and research, this essential textbook is for all students of human development and family science.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 246 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781040354186
Related ISBNs:: 9781040354162, 9781032509259, 9781032519203, 9781003404446
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 05/02/25
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Andrea Roach and Ashley Ermer
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Teens, Parenting and Family, Psychology, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Andrea Roach
Edited by:: Ashley Ermer