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Higher Stages of Human Development: Perspectives on Adult Growth - Hardcover

 
9780195034837: Higher Stages of Human Development: Perspectives on Adult Growth
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 019503483X ISBN 13: 9780195034837
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1990

Synopsis

Can significant advances in development occur after adolescence? What are the highest possible states or stages of human development and how can they be realized? These and related critical issues are addressed in this volume by leading researchers and theorists in adult development. How we conceive of the endpoint, or highest state of development is crucial because it shapes our understanding of the direction, possibilities, and mechanisms of human growth. Even a decade ago, most psychologists believed that qualitative advances in development did not occur after adolescence. Based on recent research on adults, however, psychologists now question whether growth of fundamental human capacities necessarily culminates prior to adulthood. This new volume explores a variety of endpoints beyond the ordinarily proposed limits of human development. In addition to describing advanced forms of cognitive functioning , contributors also discuss other domains integral to adult growth--including affective, moral, self, and consciousness development.

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About the Author

Charles N. Alexander is at Maharishi International University. Ellen Langer is at Harvard University.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
1990
Language
English
ISBN 10 
019503483X
ISBN 13 
9780195034837
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
416
Editor
Alexander Charles N., Langer Ellen