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Human Development in the Twenty-First Century: Visionary Ideas from Systems Scientists

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Human Development in the Twenty-First Century: Visionary Ideas from Systems Scientists
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Alan Fogel
Edited by Barbara J. King
Edited by Stuart G. Shanker
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:270
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9781107403147
ClassificationsDewey:304.2
Audience
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 24 November 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

How do human beings develop and function in relation to the human and natural world? The science of dynamic systems focuses on connections and relationships between people rather than on individual actions alone. This 2007 collection of engaging, non-technical essays, written by dynamic systems scientists in psychology, biology, anthropology, education, and sociology, challenges us to consider novel ways to enhance human development worldwide in the face of poverty, violence, neglect, disease and crises in our families. Focusing specifically on how to think about interventions and policies that will benefit human development from a systems perspective, this book brings research into the realm of application and policy. The authors use real-life examples to propose changes in clinical, educational and policy-making practices that will be of interest to professionals and practitioners alike.