Adult Development and Aging
3rd Edition
Published on 1. January 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
608 pages
978-0-07-111287-1 (ISBN)
Description
Redesigned and thoroughly updated, Adult Development and Aging clearly and concisely delivers the most current research findings in the field, with a writing style that students and instructors applaud. Using a topical organization, this edition provides a balanced, positive perspective on adult development and aging, enhanced by traditionally strong multicultural and diversity coverage.
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
957 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-111287-1 (9780071112871)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Diane E. Papalia | Harvey Sterns | Ruth Feldman
Adult Development and Aging
Book
05/2001
2nd Edition
McGraw Hill Higher Education
€49.51
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Person
As a professor, Diane E. Papalia has taught thousands of undergraduates at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She received her bachelors degree, majoring in psychology, from Vassar College and both her masters degree in child development and family relations and her Ph.D. in life-span developmental psychology from West Virginia University. She has published numerous articles in such professional journals as Human Development, International Journal of Aging and Human Development, Sex Roles, Journal of Experimental Child Psychology and Journal of Gerontology. Most of these papers have dealt with her major research focus, cognitive development from childhood through old age.
Content
Part I Exploring the World of Adulthood1 Adult Development and Aging in a Changing World2 Metatheoretical Perspectives and Research MethodsPart II The Worlds of Body and Mind3 Longevity and Physiological Aging4 Health and Body Systems5 Memory6 Intelligence and Creativity7 Mature Thought, Wisdom and Moral IntelligencePart III The Social World8 Education, Work, Leisure, And Retirement9 Intimate Relationships and Lifestyles10 Mature Kinship Ties and Living ArrangementsPart IV The World Within11 Personality Development12 Mental Health, Coping and Adjustment to Aging13 Dealing with Death and Bereavement