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Synopsis
Robert Kastenbaum, creator of the award-winning Encyclopedia of Death, has now collected and edited a source of reliable information on adult development that is accessible to the general reader, useable by professionals, and perfect for those who are simply browsing. This work is a fascinating and highly informative look at the milestones and ordeals, the key issues, and the concerns of American adults. The book expands our understanding of adulthood through 105 articles written by more than 70 contributing specialists from the fields of psychology, anthropology, religion, and sociology.
Booknews
A consistently interesting reference for research or browsing, containing 106 alphabetical article on topics related to individual development within the context of the social, symbolic, and physical forces that frame our existence. Some of the articles report well- established findings, while others open relatively new areas of inquiry. Each article is followed by a listing of cross-references that pick up on one or more of the issues discussed in that entry, and there is also a Guide to Related Topics encompassing the entire book. These allow readers to link together entries that share a theme or concern of particular interest. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)