Essentials of Life-Span Development
8th Edition
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© 2026 | Published: April 29, 2026
About the Book:This book on Essentials of Life-Span Development is designed as a concise and student-friendly introduction to human development across the entire life span. It addresses the challenge of covering all stages of development within a lim…
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Biological Beginnings
Chapter 3: Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy
Chapter 4: Socioemotional Development in Infancy
Chapter 5: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 6: Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood
Chapter 8: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood
Chapter 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Chapter 10: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence
Chapter 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
Chapter 12: Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood
Chapter 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
Chapter 14: Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood
Chapter 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
Chapter 16: Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood
Chapter 17: Death, Dying, and Grieving
Chapter 2: Biological Beginnings
Chapter 3: Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy
Chapter 4: Socioemotional Development in Infancy
Chapter 5: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 6: Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood
Chapter 8: Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood
Chapter 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Chapter 10: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence
Chapter 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
Chapter 12: Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood
Chapter 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
Chapter 14: Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood
Chapter 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
Chapter 16: Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood
Chapter 17: Death, Dying, and Grieving
About the Book:
This book on Essentials of Life-Span Development is designed as a concise and student-friendly introduction to human development across the entire life span. It addresses the challenge of covering all stages of development within a limited academic term by focusing on core concepts, key ideas, and essential research. The book emphasizes modern learning needs by incorporating both print and digital approaches, recognizing that students today prefer interactive and flexible study methods. With shorter chapters and engaging study modules, it allows learners to study anytime and in different ways. Organized into 17 chronological chapters, the book covers all stages of life—from prenatal development to old age and death. It provides a clear overview of life-span development while giving special attention to important theories and concepts that students often find difficult to understand.
Key Features:
• Aligned with the latest curriculum guidelines
• Covers development comprehensively from prenatal life to death and grieving
• Integrates theory, research, and real-world professional insights
• Emphasizes cultural diversity, contemporary issues, and applied contexts
This book on Essentials of Life-Span Development is designed as a concise and student-friendly introduction to human development across the entire life span. It addresses the challenge of covering all stages of development within a limited academic term by focusing on core concepts, key ideas, and essential research. The book emphasizes modern learning needs by incorporating both print and digital approaches, recognizing that students today prefer interactive and flexible study methods. With shorter chapters and engaging study modules, it allows learners to study anytime and in different ways. Organized into 17 chronological chapters, the book covers all stages of life—from prenatal development to old age and death. It provides a clear overview of life-span development while giving special attention to important theories and concepts that students often find difficult to understand.
Key Features:
• Aligned with the latest curriculum guidelines
• Covers development comprehensively from prenatal life to death and grieving
• Integrates theory, research, and real-world professional insights
• Emphasizes cultural diversity, contemporary issues, and applied contexts