Human Development

Designed for students from a wide range of backgrounds, this text takes a chronological and interdisciplinary approach to human development. With its focus on context and culture, the seventh edition illustrates that the status of human development is inextricably embedded in a study of complex and changing cultures. Craig maintains an open-ended perspective throughout, encompassing many different and opposing views. Retaining the best features of previous editions, the seventh edition is revised and updated to include recent developments in the field and improvements for both instructors and students.

Key Benefit: Designed for readers from a wide range of backgrounds, this book takes a chronological and multidisciplinary approach to human development. Key Topics: The book and supplement combined provide a complete teaching package tha t covers biological, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of humans—from conception through adulthood—with a strong emphasis on cross-cultural experiences. Craig maintains an open-ended perspective throughout, encompassing ma ny different and opposing views. Retaining the best features of previous editions, the new Seventh Edition is revised and thoroughly updated to include recent developments in the field and many improvements for both instructors and students.