Human Development in the Twenty-First Century: Visionary Ideas from Systems Scientists

Fogel, Alan [Editor]; King, Barbara J. [Editor]; Shanker, Stuart G. [Editor];

ISBN 10: 0521881978 / ISBN 13: 9780521881975

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Human Development in the Twenty-First Century: Visionary Ideas from Systems Scientists
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521881978
• ISBN 13: 9780521881975
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Weight: 19 ounces

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Synopsis

How do human beings develop and function in relation to the human and natural world? The science of dynamic systems focuses on connections and relationships between people rather than on individual actions alone. This 2007 collection of engaging, non-technical essays, written by dynamic systems scientists in psychology, biology, anthropology, education, and sociology, challenges us to consider novel ways to enhance human development worldwide in the face of poverty, violence, neglect, disease and crises in our families. Focusing specifically on how to think about interventions and policies that will benefit human development from a systems perspective, this book brings research into the realm of application and policy. The authors use real-life examples to propose changes in clinical, educational and policy-making practices that will be of interest to professionals and practitioners alike.

Book Description

A dynamic group of systems scientists challenges us to reconsider how to enhance human development worldwide. The engaging, non-technical essays in this 2007 collection propose ways to deal with poverty, violence, neglect, disease and crises in our families and will be of interest to professionals and practitioners alike.