Since the second edition, developmental systems theories have taken center stage in contemporary developmental science and have provided compelling alternatives to reductionistic theoretical accounts having either a nature or nurture emphasis. Moreover, developmental systems models serve as productive bases for innovation in developmental methodology and for important applications aimed at promoting positive individual development across the life span, as well as at strengthening family and community contexts. As a ...
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Since the second edition, developmental systems theories have taken center stage in contemporary developmental science and have provided compelling alternatives to reductionistic theoretical accounts having either a nature or nurture emphasis. Moreover, developmental systems models serve as productive bases for innovation in developmental methodology and for important applications aimed at promoting positive individual development across the life span, as well as at strengthening family and community contexts. As a consequence, a developmental systems orientation frames the presentations in this edition. This book provides the most current presentation available on the current status of developmental theory and on the characteristics and implications for research and application of developmental systems theories. This new edition has been expanded substantially in comparison to the second edition. Special features include: * A separate chapter on the historical roots of concepts and theories of human development, on philosophical models of development, and on developmental contextualism, * Two new chapters surround the discussion of developmental contextualism - one on developmenta
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1500grams, ISBN: 9780805827989.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1500grams, ISBN: 9780805827989.