A classic in the field, this third edition will continue to be the book of choice for advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses in theories of human dev

The third edition of "Concepts and Theories of Human Development" describes and critically evaluates - through the lens of developmental systems theories - the

Key human development theories that continue to guide research and practice are examined in this engaging text. Ten key theories are grouped into three families

"The book is well written and the theorists and their respective work are well-presented and clearly explained. . . . As a text dealing with the historical over

The result of extensive scholarship and consultation with leading scholars, this text introduces students to twenty-four theorists and compares and contrasts th