The Lifespan Development of Individuals: Behavioral, Neurobiological, and Psychosocial Perspectives: A Synthesis

Description

A full understanding of the developmental process in individuals requires contributions from disciplines including developmental biology and psychology, physiology, neuropsychology, social psychology, sociology and anthropology. This ambitious and wide-ranging book integrates the findings from these and related areas to form a holistic view of human development from conception to death. Distinguished scientists have combined their expertise in a synthesis of biological and social science that will demand the attention of all researchers and practitioners concerned with human development across the lifespan. Based on a Nobel symposium, the topics discussed range from the function and development of single cells to the whole organism interacting with its environment. Drawing on new theories and models, including the study of nonlinear dynamic systems and chaos theory, this book represents a major step in the move toward an integrated science of human development.

"...good coverage of some new and interesting data in the various areas. Very well referenced...it will be useful to advanced graduate students, researchers, and professionals in human development." Choice "Although some aspects cannot yet be explained, this book fits well the objectives and necessities of psychiatrists, neurologists and neuropsychiatrists interested in studying the contribution of current science to the better understanding of the complex human behavior." Celso Agner, M.D., Neurological Research "This book has accomplished a serious mission...students of all disciplines that intersect with behavioral biology will be well served by use of this volume, as will scientists faced with the ever increasing challenge of our information age to be cognizant of related fields and interdisciplinary work." Human Ethology Bulletin