Bøker av Tara L. Kuther

Award-winning author Tara Kuther presents Lifespan Development in Context, Second Edition, a topically oriented edition of her bestselling text that provides a panoramic view of the many influences that shape human development. Kuther¿s student-friendly narrative illustrates how the places, sociocultural envi­ronments, and ways in which we are raised influence who we become and how we grow and change throughout our lives. Three core themes resonate throughout each chapter and across each developmental domain and topic: the centrality of context, the importance of research, and the applied value of developmental science. Foundational theories and classic studies are woven together with contemporary research and culturally diverse perspectives for a full, updated introduction to the field that is both comprehensive and concise. Case studies, real-world applications, and video examples ignite critical thinking and class discussion, ensuring students have the tools they need to apply course concepts to their lives and future careers.

Taking a chronological approach, Lifespan Development: Lives in Context, Third Edition follows three core themes: the centrality of context, the importance of research, and the applied value of developmental science. Dr. Kuther¿s clear, concise narrative guides students through current and classic studies and foundational theories while exploring real-world connections and culturally diverse perspectives. Case studies, policy applications, and other examples are accompanied by opportunities for personal reflection to help students carry these discoveries into their own lives and future careers.

In The Essentials of Lifespan Development: Lives in Context, best-selling author Tara L. Kuther examines the ways in which contexts-- culture, society, socioeconomic status, home, family, and even community-- impact each stage of a person¿s life. Using highly relatable examples, and vivid cross-cultural stories, Kuther applies the latest cutting edge research to learners¿ experiences and interdisciplinary career aspirations. A chronological, 16-chapter organization; chunked content; and routine critical thinking practice help to make the book inviting and accessible for all students.

Like children themselves, development is dynamic. In Child and Adolescent Development: Lives in Context, author Tara Kuther grounds beginning students in key theories by framing the research in real-life contexts, including gender, race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and more. Using highly relatable examples, vivid cross-cultural stories, and video case studies of real individuals, Kuther consistently asks: What do you think? What would you do? Students will walk away with an understanding of the book¿s three core themes - the centrality of context, the importance of research, and the applied value of developmental science - and understand it in a way that they can immediately apply to their own lives and careers.Child and Adolescent Development: Lives in Context, First Edition is a chronologically oriented textbook for the Child and Adolescence Development and covers infancy through adolescence.