The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals, 5th Edition

The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals, 5th Edition, provides an in-depth look at the science of human development, highlighting theories and research that have useful applications for individuals working in fields such as education, counseling, and social work.The main purpose of this book is to provide the reader with information that can be translated into professional best practice applications. Throughout, the text reflects the contemporary view that life span development is a process deeply embedded within and inseparable from the context of family, social network, and culture. Because the book is designed for graduate students, most topics, especially those that have special relevance to helping professionals, are covered in greater depth than in a typical life span text. The expanded coverage of research in these areas will enhance readers� understanding of the scientific basis for application to practice. Also available with My Lab Education By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, My Lab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. My Lab Education gives helping professionals opportunities to apply theory to practice � better preparing them for success in their future classrooms. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; My Lab does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with My Lab, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and My Lab Education, search for: 0135205921 / 9780135205921 The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals Plus My Lab Education with Pearson - Access Card Package, 5e Package consists of: 0135208688 / 9780135208687 My Lab Education with Pearson - Access Card - for The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals, 5/e 0135227763 / 9780135227763 The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals, 5e The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals 5th Edition is written by Patricia C. Broderick; Pamela Blewitt and published by Pearson. ISBNs for The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals are 9780135206157, 0135206154 and the print ISBNs are 9780135227763, 0135227763. Additional ISBNs include 9780136874386, 9780136850953, 9780135206171.