Development Through Life: A Psychosocial Approach 13th Edition PDF - ISBN13 : 9781337098144 (No Access Code )
 
About the eBook : 
 
"Newman and Newman use a life-stage approach to present development across the life span, drawing on the psychosocial theory of Erik Erikson to provide a conceptual framework for the content. The authors address physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth in 11 life stages, from the prenatal period through elderhood, focusing on the idea that development results from the interdependence of these areas at every stage, and placing special emphasis on how optimal development may be fostered throughout life. Updated with new research findings, the 13th Edition provides a balanced view of normative patterns of development and diverse pathways, considering individual, family, cultural and societal factors that contribute to the diversity of life stories
 
Table of Content : 
 
The Development Through Life Perspective
Major Theories for Understanding Human Development
Psychosocial Theory
The Period of Pregnancy and Prenatal Development
Infancy (First 24 Months)
Toddlerhood (Ages 2 to 4 years)
Early School Age (4 to 6 Years)
Middle Childhood (6 to 12 Years)
Early Adolescence (12 to 18 Years)
Later Adolescence (18 to 24 Years)
Early Adulthood (24 to 34 Years)
Middle Adulthood (34 to 60 Years)
Later Adulthood (60 to 75 Years)
Elderhood (75 Until Death)
Understanding Death, Dying, and Bereavement
Appendix: The Research Process
 
What's New : 
 
The 13th edition has retained the basic structure and positive developmental emphasis of previous editions. We continue to strive to make the text clear, readable, and thought provoking, while capturing the complexities and novel concepts that make the study of human development so fascinating. In this edition, each chapter begins with case material that helps bring important themes from the chapter into focus. References to these introductory cases are spread throughout the chapter, providing opportunities to apply concepts to real-world examples. In addition, new first-person quotations have been incorporated to highlight the process of meaning-making that takes place as individuals face the developmental challenges of their stage of life. The chapters have been rewritten with an effort to streamline and reorganize the material to ensure a clearer and more focused discussion. The text has been completely updated. New research findings, recent census data, updated results of ongoing studies that collect data on new cohorts, and results of ongoing longitudinal studies have been integrated into the narrative. The results of studies using large data sets are summarized as well as some discussion about the difficulties associated with these studies. The 13th edition is published in a vibrant, new 4-color format. The Picasso paintings, which have been so intimately woven into earlier editions, are now in full color. We hope these wondrous works help students see the connection between the creative enterprise in art, with its experimentation, whimsy, innovation, and insight, and the imaginative, playful and innovative forces at work in creating a life. The 4-color format also improves readability, bringing increased attention to features such as section headings, tables, figures, photographs, and boxes.