Human Development (9th Edition) [Hardcover]

Grace J. Craig (Author), Don Baucum (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130334413 | ISBN-13: 978-0130334411 | Publication Date: July 3, 2001 | Edition: 9

Drawing from many disciplines to provide an up-to-date presentation of the key questions, topics and controversies in life span development, this book takes a chronological approach to human development. It focuses on context and culture while illustrating that the status of human development is inextricably embedded in a study of complex and changing cultures. Maintaining an open-ended perspective throughout, the volume encompasses many different and opposing views and encourages readers to develop an informed point of view. This volume presents perspectives and research methods and examines approaches to understanding human development, heredity and environment. It reviews the physical, cognitive, and language development, as well as personality development and sociocultural development in infancy, toddlerhood, early and middle childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood and older adulthood. For those interested in human physical, cognitive and sociocultural development.

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Designed for students from a wide range of backgrounds, this text takes a chronological and interdisciplinary approach to human development. With its focus on context and culture, the Seventh Edition illustrates that the status of human development is inextricably embedded in a study of complex and changing cultures. Craig maintains an open-ended perspective throughout, encompassing many different and opposing views. Retaining the best features of previous editions, the new Seventh Edition is revised and thoroughly updated to include recent developments in the field and many improvements for both instructors and students. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Drawing from many disciplines to provide an up-to-date presentation of the key questions, topics and controversies in life span development, this book takes a chronological approach to human development. It focuses on context and culture while illustrating that the status of human development is inextricably embedded in a study of complex and changing cultures. Maintaining an open-ended perspective throughout, the volume encompasses many different and opposing views and encourages readers to develop an informed point of view. This volume presents perspectives and research methods and examines approaches to understanding human development, heredity and environment. It reviews the physical, cognitive, and language development, as well as personality development and sociocultural development in infancy, toddlerhood, early and middle childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood and older adulthood. For those interested in human physical, cognitive and sociocultural development.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 736 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 9 edition (July 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130334413
• ISBN-13: 978-0130334411
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #428,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Human Development is an excellent textbook., July 31, 1997

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This review is from: Human Development (Hardcover)

Human Development is an excellent textbook, and one of the best textbooks I have ever used in my studies in Psychology. The author has laid out the chapters in chronological order from infancy to old age. Theories of development are clearly explained and charted. Many true-life examples of research and studies are scattered throughout the text, making theoretical material easy to comprehend. I would highly recommend this textbook to any instructor who is in search of high quality up-to-date material.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, July 13, 2004

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This review is from: Human Development (9th Edition) (Hardcover)

I used the eighth edition of this book for my graduate level course in human development. It is an excellent resource for anyone involved in child-related fields.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Human Development Book, March 30, 2009

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This review is from: Human Development (Hardcover)

I needed this book for a graduate course that I was taking. The book is well-written and easy to understand (unlike a number of college texts). I recommend the book for anyone seeking to expand their knowledge of the subject.