Human Growth and Development, second edition is a bestselling introduction toemotional, psychological, intellectual and social development throughout the lifespan. Written for students training in fields such as Social Work, Healthcare and Education, the book covers topics which are central to understanding people whether they are clients, service users, patients or pupils. Each chapter outlines theories that explain development at different stages of life and the transitions we make between childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. For this second edition, a new chapter has been added (Chapter 10: It Takes a Village: the Sociological Perspective) exploring the wider social factors which influence human growth and development. Activities are provided within each chapter to help student test theoretical concepts against their own experienceand intuitions. Combining theoretical concepts and reflective learning, HumanGrowth & Development, second edition is the ideal introduction to psychosocial development for students on a wide range of professional courses. INDICE: The Birth of a Human Being: What makes us who we are? / The Balancing Act: Psychodynamic insights / A Secure Base: The importance of attachment / The Emergence of Reason: The developing ability to understand / Making Connections: Ideas from behaviourism / Who Am I Going to Be? Adolescence, identity and change / Acting like a Grown up: Challenges of adulthood / No Man is an Island: Family systems and their life cycle / Access to Adulthood: Growing up with a disability / It takes a Village: The sociological perspective / Coming toa Conclusion: Themes in old age / That Good Night: Death, dying and bereavement
- ISBN: 978-1-84787-179-4
- Editorial: Sage Publications
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 232
- Fecha Publicación: 28/02/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés