Adult Development and Aging - Couverture souple

Rybash, John; Etc.; Roodin, P.; Hoyer, W.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0697105032 ISBN 13 : 9780697105035

Editeur : Brown (William C.) Co ,U.S., 1995

Synopsis

The new edition of Adult Development and Ageing continues to provide topically orientated coverage of developmental changes during adulthood, with emphasis on ageing. FEATURES: Greater emphasis on diversity in adulthood and ageing helps students learn about the variety of factors that affect ageing adults; Includes a new chapter on Applications and Contexts of Ageing incorporating practical information for students who wish to become caregivers, nurses and therapists; Improved coverage of social topics such as friendship, love, marriage and families; Increased coverage of early and middle adulthood engages student interest and covers a frequently ignored period of the lifespan.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The fifth edition of Adult Development and Aging offers professors and students a clear, comprehensive and current account of the salient issues and concerns that dominate the field of Adult Development. After reading this text, students will have a keen understanding of where adult development and aging has been in the past, where it is right now, and where it will be headed in the future. In Adult Development and Aging, 5e authors William Hoyer and Paul Roodin combine their expertise in teaching and research to provide clear explanations of the awesome, complex unfolding of development during the adult years. The text presents findings derived from theories and ideas about understanding adulthood and aging in an interdisciplinary, process oriented perspective. Material is organized in terms of the biological, social and cultural contexts in which change occurs during the adult years. Information is presented in the context of young adults growing older in today’s world, informed by research and theory.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Adult Development and Aging offers professors and students a clear, comprehensive and current account of the salient issues and concerns that dominate the field of adult development. Hoyer and Roodin employ an interdisciplinary, process oriented perspective to show students the past, present, and future of our understanding and research in adult development.

In this thoroughly-revised new edition, Hoyer and Roodin continue to provide cutting edge material in an accessible manner for undergraduates. With a new theme of developmental bioculturalism running throughout, the authors also present the most balanced and comprehensive coverage of biological, health, cognitive, and social areas.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Brown (William C.) Co ,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0697105032
• ISBN 13: 9780697105035
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 624
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible