Physiology, Physiological Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Gerontology

Human Development

Name: Human Development
Author: F. Philip Rice
ISBN: 9780130185655

by F. Philip Rice

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This practical and interesting read contains many anecdotes, real-life examples, and special features drawn from the author's extensive experience as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor. It reflects the fascinating story of our development—and the development of others around us—to encourage readers to examine their lives and the lives of others. Chapter topics include the beginnings of human life; heredity, environmental influences, and prenatal development; cultural influences and individual differences on human development; child development; adolescent development; adult development; parenting issues, and death, dying, and bereavement. For anyone trying to understand how we have become the individuals we are today, and curious about how our development will change throughout our lives.

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New edition of a text that combines the presentation of all aspects of development during each separate stage of life with a topical approach which views each aspect of development through the entire life span. Rather than adopting one theory of development, it reflects an eclectic point of view that recognizes the wide variety of theories that can contribute to the total picture. Rice (U. of Maine) provides 20 chapters that outline the periods and theories of development, as well as the research methods used for studying the subject; discuss heredity and environmental influences on development, prenatal development, childbirth, and the characteristics of the neonate; and divide the life span into broad chronological age divisions (childhood, adolescence, and adulthood), addressing physical, cognitive, emotional and social development, and perspectives within each. Attractively formatted with color photographs and boxed sections on special issues. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)