Human Development: A Lifespan View

Human Development: A Life-Span View, Second Canadian Edition provides a complete overview of the physical, cognitive and socio-emotional domains of growth and development over the life-span. It lays the grounding of theoretical and empirical foundations, accentuating discussions on emerging trends and controversial topics by placing them within a Canadian context and focusing on the Canadian experience. The second edition includes the most up-to-date findings and references - bringing human development to life by introducing students to the perspectives of those who pioneered the field, as well as those who are currently shaping it. Throughout the text, Canadian research and cultural examples are integrated with relevant international materials to ensure that the content is more applicable and relevant to Canadian students than ever before.