Lifespan Development

by Jeffrey S. Turner, Donald B. Helms

This text is a comprehensive yet understandable introduction to the nature of human growth and development. Organised chronologically, the text offers balanced coverage of the entire life cycle, this integrated treatment of all stages of development demonstrates and aids understanding of how early growth stages influence later life. Features: * Seven lifespan themes are introduced in Chapter 1 and emphasized throughout the book: nature/nurture, continuity/discontinuity, epigenetic principle, active/reactive development, theoretical perspectives, gender and interrelated aging processes. * The development chapters are organized into units, which include unit reviews and chapter reviews to facilitate study and to offer the instructor the option of incorporating a topical approach. * Lifespan Development in Action boxes bridge the gap between academic concepts and the practical experiences of students. New to this edition: * Thinking Questions in margins help students think critically about the lifespan themes throughout the text. * End of chapter Thinking in Action exercises focus on application of material. * Focus on Diversity boxes, formerly International Lifespan Development, now explore ethnic and multicultural issues, as well as international and cross-cultural topics in human development. * Approximately 1,500 new research citations update the coverage of genetics, adulthood, and other significant areas. * Chapters 1 and 2 are reorganized to clarify emphasis on lifespan themes and expand coverage of sociological and humanistic theories. * Expanded, improved, and integrated ancillary package features new authors for each item and new media items as well.

576 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

Jeff Turner taught in the behavioral sciences department at Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut for many years until his retirement in 2013. His pursuit of classroom excellence, love for teaching, and his willingness to mentor college students were inspiring to all that knew him. Jeff was an immediate hit in the classroom, touching the lives of the over 10,000 students enrolling in his courses. His classes consistently received superior ratings and he was the recipient of many teaching awards over the years, including the coveted outstanding faculty member of the year award seven times, the faculty yearbook dedication four times, and the distinguished Mitchell College alumnus award twice.

A widely respected authority in his field, Jeff has written for some of the largest publishing firms in the world, including Cengage, Prentice-Hall, Harcourt Brace, and Brooks Cole. The books on which he has worked have been used in over 300 colleges and universities, both nationally and in translation internationally. Additionally, he has penned dozens of articles and research studies.

Never one to rest on his laurels, Jeff has shifted his writing focus away from the pedagogical during his retirement years and devoted himself to the craft of fiction. Over the course of four years, he has authored three novels: The Way Back, The Hero of Willow Creek, and Lost Boys of the River Camp.

Currently, Jeff is busy discovering what's around the next literary corner in his life, hinting that another novel is in the making. He lives with his wife Nancy in Waterford, Connecticut. Their three grown sons, Jeremy, Zachary, and Benjamin are never too far away.

Jeff's books can be viewed at his website: amazon.com/author/turnerjeffrey