Life-Span Development

Formulated for those interested in learning about human development, Life-Span Development (ISBN 9780073532097) by John Santrock is a key entry-level textbook that introduces students to the systematic psychological and emotional transformations that human beings go through over the course of their lives. It is preferred by many college instructors because it offers instructional theories and a map on how topics can be better explained; it even helps teachers diagnose how much a student knows by offering assessment guides. Now on its 13th edition, this volume has been updated with up-to-the-minute researches and appended with a learning supplement. Some of the concepts covered in Life-Span Development include connections through research, connecting development to life, topical connections, and connecting with careers. This book helps students apply the key theories of the field to their own lives and aspirations. Author John W. Santrock is a renowned psychologist and has also worked as a professor in several universities. With the help of contributing writers, he aims to provide information that can be used not just in the classroom but also in everyday life. Life-Span Development is a must-read for students taking up courses that are somehow related to developmental psychology, and can also be read by anyone who is interested in the progress and maturity of humans. It can even be classified as a self-help material, forcing readers to think about what they aspire to be and how they can achieve it. This book is now out of print, but can be bought used or rented.