Lifespan Development in Context: A Topical Approach

by Tara L. Kuther

Overview

In the Second Edition of this award-winning text, Lifespan Development in Context, Tara L. Kuther provides a panoramic view of how the places, sociocultural environments, and ways in which we are raised influence human development.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781071851777
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	04/04/2023
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	960
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Tara L. Kuther is professor of developmental psychology at Western Connecticut State University, where she has taught courses in child, adolescent, and adult development for nearly three decades. Dr. Kuther earned her MA and Ph D in developmental psychology from Fordham University. She is a Fellow of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (American Psychological Association, Division 2), has served in various capacities in the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and the Society for Research on Adolescence, and is the former chair of the Teaching Committee for the Society for Research in Child Development. Dr Kuther is author of the award-winning Lifespan Development: Lives in Context as well as Lifespan Development in Context: A Topical Approach, Child and Adolescent Development in Context, and Adolescence in Context. Dr. Kuther is coauthor of Careers in Psychology: Opportunities in a Changing World (with Robert Morgan). Her research interests include social cognition and risky activity in adolescence and adulthood.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Understanding Human Development: Approaches and Theories
Chapter 2: Biological and Environmental Foundations and Prenatal Development
Chapter 3: Physical Development and Aging
Chapter 4: Brain, Perception, and Motor Development
Chapter 5: Health and Wellness
Chapter 6: Cognitive Change: Cognitive-Developmental and Sociocultural Approaches
Chapter 7: Cognitive Change: Information Processing
Chapter 8: Intelligence
Chapter 9: Language Development
Chapter 10: Emotional Development
Chapter 11: Self, Identity, and Personality
Chapter 12: Moral Development
Chapter 13: Gender and Sexuality
Chapter 14: Social Relationships: Family and Peers
Chapter 15: School, Achievement, and Work
Chapter 16: Death and Dying

Editorial Reviews

"I chose this textbook over others because of its emphasis on context and application, its approachable writing style, and its coverage of topics that I feel tend to be largely neglected in other texts. In terms of uniqueness, the consistency and care taken in addressing culture and diversity throughout is a major strength."

Allyson S. Graf

"A very comprehensive and current text that engages students in multiple ways. A text that emphasizes applied situations and does its best to weave in cultural discussions. A great online text with several helpful resources."

Nathan George

Kuther has structured each chapter with sensitivity to the ways introductory level students are likely to think about this content. The textbook is more consistent than others available in offering cross-cultural research on each topic, and it provides many compelling conversation starters for class, including special topic boxes and questions for discussion.”

Stacy De Zutter

An up-to-date text containing a wealth of resource viewpoints addressing contemporary issues written in a student-friendly manner.”

Clark E Mc Kinney

I watched a few videos and believe that they are useful because they provide students with real-world applications. They can see constructs in context and in the real world which should provide them with the foundation to make more practical applications of course material.”

Sue Kelley

An inclusive textbook that presents complex research information (current and classic studies) in ways that a general audience not familiarized with the discipline of developmental psychology can understand and relate. Very engaging!”

Andrea Garvey

"The writing and presentation are particular strengths of this textbook. The language is precise, clear, and jargon free. The examples are relatable while current and accurate. Strengths are the student-centered language and examples and embedded videos. I am a huge fan of this book and do not have weaknesses to offer."

Carla M. Strickland-Hughes

The videos cover a variety of important concepts in human development and they bring the textbook information to life. Human development is a lot of information to learn in a short time span so these are helpful in making it easier to learn.”

Lakitta Johnson

“An up-to-date text containing a wealth of resource viewpoints addressing contemporary issues written in a student-friendly manner.”

Clark E McKinney

“Kuther has structured each chapter with sensitivity to the ways introductory level students are likely to think about this content. The textbook is more consistent than others available in offering cross-cultural research on each topic, and it provides many compelling conversation starters for class, including special topic boxes and questions for discussion.”

Stacy DeZutter