Human Development: A Life-Span View 5th Edition

Human Development: A Life-Span View (5th Edition) provides a comprehensive, applied overview of human development across the entire lifespan. Combining Robert V. Kail’s expertise in childhood and adolescence with John C. Cavanaugh’s research in gerontology, the text offers students a rich understanding of the forces, issues, and outcomes that shape human growth from conception through late life.

Key Features:

• Balanced coverage of all life-span stages, from prenatal development through late adulthood.
• Integrates chronological and topical approaches to development for clarity and depth.
• Highlights applied issues, forces, and outcomes that influence human growth.
• Focuses on major developmental topics while remaining concise and accessible.
• Combines expertise in childhood, adolescence, and gerontology for a well-rounded perspective.
• Designed to engage students while providing comprehensive coverage of human development concepts.