A topical approach to life-span development /
John W. Santrock.
- Eleventh edition.
- lviii, 598 pages ; illustrations ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Section 1 The life-span perspective -- Section 2 Biological processes, physical development, and health -- Section 3 Cognitive processes and development -- Section 4 Socioemotional processes and development -- Section 5 Social contexts of development -- Endings.
"In this new edition, new research and content that has especially been updated and expanded focuses on the following topics: diversity and culture; genetics and epigenetics; neuroscience and the brain; identity issues, especially gender and transgender; health; technology; and successful aging. A Topical Approach to Life-Span Development shows the important connections between the concepts discussed and the real world"--