A compelling blend of lifespan development research and applications

For courses in lifespan development.

Development Across the Life Span, 9th edition provides a chronological overview of human development from the moment of conception all the way through death, examining both the traditional areas of the field and more recent innovations.

Author Robert Feldman focuses on how to apply developmental findings in a meaningful and practical way, helping students relate the essential topics of the discipline to their own lives.

Thoroughly updated with the latest research findings and featuring contemporary examples, this edition prompts students to make connections between the course concepts and their own lives as well as future careers.

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