Product Information
Human Growth and Development, Second Edition is a bestselling introduction to emotional, psychological, intellectual and social development throughout the lifespan. Written for students training in fields such as Social Work, Healthcare and Education, the book covers topics which are central to understanding people whether they are clients, service users, patients or pupils. Each chapter outlines theories that explain development at different stages of life and the transitions we make between childhood, adolesence, adulthood and old age. For this second edition, a new chapter has been added (Chapter 10: It Takes a Village: the Sociological Perspective) exploring the wider social factors which influence human growth and development. Activities are provided within each chapter to help student test theoretical concepts against their own experience and intuitions. Combining theoretical concepts and reflective learning, Human Growth & Development, second edition is the ideal introduction to psychosocial development for students on a wide range of professional courses.Product Identifiers
PublisherSAGE Publications LTD
ISBN-101847871798
ISBN-139781847871794
eBay Product ID (ePID)89697781
Product Key Features
Subject AreaSocial Work, Psychology: Textbooks & Study Guides
Publication NameHuman Growth and Development
SubjectPhilosophy & Psychology
Publication Year2010
TypeTextbook
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
AuthorHilary Taylor, Chris Beckett
Dimensions
Item Height232 mm
Item Weight430 g
Item Width186 mm
Height232mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorChris Beckett, Hilary Taylor