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541 pages. Cover worn. Shelf wearThis text is a comprehensive yet understandable introduction to the nature of human growth and development. Organised chronologically, the text offers balanc ed coverage of the entire life cycle, this integrated treatment of all stages of development demonstrates and aids understanding of how early growth stages infl uence later life. Features: * Seven lifespan themes are introduced in Chapter 1 and emphasized throughout the book: nature/nurture, continuity/discontinuity, ep igenetic principle, active/reactive development, theoretical perspectives, gende r and interrelated aging processes. * The development chapters are organized int o units, which include unit reviews and chapter reviews to facilitate study and to offer the instructor the option of incorporating a topical approach. * Lifesp an Development in Action boxes bridge the gap between academic concepts and the practical experiences of students. New to this edition: * Thinking Questions in margins help students think critically about the lifespan themes throughout the text. * End of chapter Thinking in Action exercises focus on application of mate rial. * Focus on Diversity boxes, formerly International Lifespan Development, n ow explore ethnic and multicultural issues, as well as international and cross-c ultural topics in human development. * Approximately 1,500 new research citation s update the coverage of genetics, adulthood, and other significant areas. * Cha pters 1 and 2 are reorganized to clarify emphasis on lifespan themes and expand coverage of sociological and humanistic theories. * Expanded, improved, and inte grated ancillary package features new authors for each item and new media items as well.…