The combination results in a text with a solid research base and a clear, lively, engaging, and thought-provoking writing style. All periods of adulthood are viewed with equal importance with the idea that they all provide important and challenging opportunities for growth and change. Each chapter examines developmental changes and comparisons among early, middle and late adulthood while recognizing the wide individual variations that exist. These vignettes illustrate that adult development is not just a dry science, but a very human story. Strong balance between theoretical, empirical and practical concerns.
Photos also highlight the themes of diversity and demographic balance.
Contemporary lifestyle variations are covered. Discussion of metatheoretical perspectives prepares the student to critically examine theories and research presented throughout the text. There are three separate boxes found in each chapter of the text. The McGraw-Hill Companies. All rights reserved.