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Heredity Hoax
Challenging Flawed Genetic Theories of Human Development
Av Richard M. Lerner, Gary Greenberg
Häftad, 2025
937 kr
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This innovative and thought-provoking book integrates both new, authored material and reprints of existing literature that, together, provide a compelling narrative that reveals the fatally flawed science associated with genetic reductionist accounts of human behavior and development.Through an …
Final Solutions
Biology, Prejudice, and Genocide
Häftad, 1992
527 kr
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The nature-nurture debate continues to stir controversy in the social and behavioral sciences. How much of human behavior and development can be attributed to biology and how much to the environment? Can either be said to “determine” human development? And what are the implications of each view for …
Developmental Assets and Asset-Building Communities
Implications for Research, Policy, and Practice
Av Richard M. Lerner, Peter L. Benson
Inbunden, 2002
1590 kr
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Developmental Assets and Asset-Building Communities examines the relationships of developmental assets to other approaches and bodies of work. It raises challenges about the asset-building approach and offers recommendations for how this approach can be strengthened and broadened in impact and …
The Good Teen
Rescuing Adolescence from the Myths of the Storm and Stress Years
Häftad, 2008
181 kr
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Developmental Psychology
Historical and Philosophical Perspectives
Inbunden, 2019
1774 kr
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Originally published in 1983, the purpose of this book was to discuss the relations between philosophy and developmental psychology, as those relations existed over the course of the history of the discipline and as they existed at that time. Although not all portions of developmental psychology …
Developmental Psychology
Historical and Philosophical Perspectives
Häftad, 2021
530 kr
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Originally published in 1983, the purpose of this book was to discuss the relations between philosophy and developmental psychology, as those relations existed over the course of the history of the discipline and as they existed at that time. Although not all portions of developmental psychology …
Individuals as Producers of Their Own Development
The Dynamics of Person-Context Coactions
Inbunden, 2021
2439 kr
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In the World Library of Psychologists series, international experts present career-long collections of what they judge to be their most interesting publications—extracts from books, key articles, research findings, and practical and theoretical contributions. Professor Richard M. Lerner has been …
Individuals as Producers of Their Own Development
The Dynamics of Person-Context Coactions
Häftad, 2024
629 kr
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In the World Library of Psychologists series, international experts present career-long collections of what they judge to be their most interesting publications—extracts from books, key articles, research findings, and practical and theoretical contributions. Professor Richard M. Lerner has been …
Nature and Nurture
The Complex Interplay of Genetic and Environmental Influences on Human Behavior and Development
Av Cynthia Garcia Coll, Elaine L. Bearer m. fl.
Häftad, 2013
558 kr
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What does it mean to find a gene or set of genes that are associated with ADHD, schizophrenia, or autism? Could we eradicate such diseases from our species through gene therapy? Is it possible to eradicate from our genome the genetic material that predisposes us to be too aggressive, too shy, less …
Handbook of Adolescent Psychology, 2 Volume Set
Av Richard M. Lerner, Laurence Steinberg
Inbunden, 2009
4052 kr
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The study of and interest in adolescence in the field of psychology and related fields continues to grow, necessitating an expanded revision of this seminal work. This multidisciplinary handbook, edited by the premier scholars in the field, Richard Lerner and Laurence Steinberg, and with …
Handbook of Adolescent Psychology, Volume 1
Individual Bases of Adolescent Development
Av Richard M. Lerner, Laurence Steinberg
Inbunden, 2009
2140 kr
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The study of and interest in adolescence in the field of psychology and related fields continues to grow, necessitating an expanded revision of this seminal work. This multidisciplinary handbook, edited by the premier scholars in the field, Richard Lerner and Laurence Steinberg, and with …
Handbook of Adolescent Psychology, Volume 2
Contextual Influences on Adolescent Development
Av Richard M. Lerner, Laurence Steinberg
Inbunden, 2009
2099 kr
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The study of and interest in adolescence in the field of psychology and related fields continues to grow, necessitating an expanded revision of this seminal work. This multidisciplinary handbook, edited by the premier scholars in the field, Richard Lerner and Laurence Steinberg, and with …
Handbook of Life-Span Development, Volume 1
Cognition, Biology, and Methods
Av Richard M. Lerner, Willis F. Overton
Inbunden, 2010
2058 kr
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In the past fifty years, scholars of human development have been moving from studying change in humans within sharply defined periods, to seeing many more of these phenomenon as more profitably studied over time and in relation to other processes. The Handbook of Life-Span Development, Volume 1: …
Handbook of Life-Span Development, Volume 1
Cognition, Biology, and Methods
Av Willis F. Overton, Richard M. Lerner
E-bok, 2010
2391 kr
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In the past fifty years, scholars of human development have been moving from studying change in humans within sharply defined periods, to seeing many more of these phenomenon as more profitably studied over time and in relation to other processes. The Handbook of Life-Span Development, Volume 1: …
Handbook of Life-Span Development, Volume 1
Cognition, Biology, and Methods
Av Willis F. Overton, Richard M. Lerner
E-bok, 2010
2391 kr
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In the past fifty years, scholars of human development have been moving from studying change in humans within sharply defined periods, to seeing many more of these phenomenon as more profitably studied over time and in relation to other processes. The Handbook of Life-Span Development, Volume 1: …
Handbook of Psychology, Developmental Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Av Irving B. Weiner, Richard M. Lerner m. fl.
Inbunden, 2012
2208 kr
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Psychology is of interest to academics from many fields, as well as to the thousands of academic and clinical psychologists and general public who can't help but be interested in learning more about why humans think and behave as they do. This award-winning twelve-volume reference covers every …
Thriving and Spirituality Among Youth
Research Perspectives and Future Possibilities
Av Amy Eva Alberts Warren, Richard M. Lerner m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
947 kr
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Thriving and Spirituality Among Youth empirically explores the connections between spirituality and positive youth development through the research of a set of scholars from the wide array of scientific fields including biology, sociology, and theology. This unique handbook shows how to foster …
Handbook of Adolescent Psychology
Av Laurence Steinberg, Richard M. Lerner
E-bok, 2004
1504 kr
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The study of adolescence in the field of psychology has grown tremendously over the last two decades, necessitating a comprehensive and up-to-date revision of this seminal work. This multidisciplinary handbook, edited by the premier scholars in the field, Richard Lerner and Laurence Steinberg, and …
On the Nature of Human Plasticity
Häftad, 2009
634 kr
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To what extent are human beings capable of changing their physical characteristics and behavioural patterns over the course of their lives? This question has engaged scientists for decades: the fundamental issue is plasticity. In this wide-ranging book, Richard Lerner explores the relevant theory …
On the Nature of Human Plasticity
Inbunden, 1984
1726 kr
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To what extent are human beings capable of changing their physical characteristics and behavioural patterns over the course of their lives? This question has engaged scientists for decades: the fundamental issue is plasticity. In this wide-ranging book, Richard Lerner explores the relevant theory …
Action and Self-Development
Theory and Research Through the LifeSpan
Av Jochen Brandtstadter, Richard M. Lerner m. fl.
Inbunden, 1999
2724 kr
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This volume presents the reader with a stimulating rich tapestry of essays exploring the nature of action and intentionality, and discussing their role in human development. As the contributions make clear, action is an integrative concept that forms the bridge between our psychological, …
Learning to Serve
Promoting Civil Society Through Service Learning
Av Maureen E. Kenny, Lou Anna K. Simon m. fl.
Inbunden, 2001
1062 kr
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Service learning, as defined by the editors of this book, is the generation of knowledge that is of benefit to the community as a whole. This seventh volume in the Outreach Scholarship book series contributes to the discussion of how service learning functions as a critical cornerstone of outreach …
Serving Children and Families Through Community-University Partnerships
Success Stories
Av Thomas R. Chibucos, Richard M. Lerner
Inbunden, 1999
1590 kr
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A consistently identified criticism about contemporary higher education is that academia is not playing a visible role in contributing to the improvement of the lives of people in the community, as the lives are lived on a day-to-day basis. However, there has been a long tradition of such "Outreach …
Family Diversity and Family Policy: Strengthening Families for America’s Children
Av Richard M. Lerner, Elizabeth E. Sparks m. fl.
Inbunden, 1999
1062 kr
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This text describes the dimensions of diversity which characterize the contemporary American family and discusses the implications for public policy and associated intervention programs linked to this diversity. The authors contend that if the programs and policies available to support families are …
Social Change, Public Policy, and Community Collaborations
Training Human Development Professionals For the Twenty-First Century
Av Penny A. Ralston, Richard M. Lerner m. fl.
Inbunden, 1999
1062 kr
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The editors present scholarship aimed at changing the character of graduate and undergraduate education in human development-related disciplines. The essays offer a new vision for reforming the nature of higher education by promoting co-learning and collaboration between universities and the …
America's Youth in Crisis
Challenges and Options for Programs and Policies
Inbunden, 1995
2304 kr
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Richard M. Lerner's work presents a powerful and emotive treatise on the crisis facing America's youth. Drawing on a wide range of statistical evidence to support his arguments, he graphically demonstrates the risks of drug and alcohol abuse, unsafe sexual practices, teenage pregnancy, school drop …
America's Youth in Crisis
Challenges and Options for Programs and Policies
Häftad, 1995
1486 kr
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Richard M. Lerner's work presents a powerful and emotive treatise on the crisis facing America's youth. Drawing on a wide range of statistical evidence to support his arguments, he graphically demonstrates the risks of drug and alcohol abuse, unsafe sexual practices, teenage pregnancy, school drop …
Family Systems and Life-span Development
Av Kurt Kreppner, Richard M. Lerner
Inbunden, 1989
2439 kr
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This interdisciplinary volume presents international research and theories focusing on the development of the individual across the life span. Centering on "family" as the key context influencing, and being influenced by the developing person, the contributors to this volume discuss an array of …
Child Development in a Life-Span Perspective
Av E. Mavis Hetherington, Richard M. Lerner m. fl.
Inbunden, 1988
2439 kr
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Comprised of papers written by members of the Social Science Research Council Subcommittee on Child Development in Life-Span Perspective, this book provides a representation of the current status of the relation between child development and the life- span. It suggests the possible synthesis of …
Child Development in a Life-Span Perspective
Av E. Mavis Hetherington, Richard M. Lerner m. fl.
Häftad, 1988
799 kr
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Comprised of papers written by members of the Social Science Research Council Subcommittee on Child Development in Life-Span Perspective, this book provides a representation of the current status of the relation between child development and the life- span. It suggests the possible synthesis of …
