Lives Across Cultures: Cross-Cultural Human Development, 6th edition

Harry W. Gardiner

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For courses in Cross-Cultural Development

An interdisciplinary exploration of cross-cultural human development throughout the lifespan
Lives Across Cultures: Cross-Cultural Human Development focuses on cultural similarities and differences in human development throughout the world and across the lifespan, while emphasizing the links between theory, research, and practical applications. Presented chronologically by topic, Harry Gardiner’s Sixth Edition combines the most current information with engaging vignettes, stories, and personal experiences in his highly praised, scholarly yet conversational, and often humorous writing style.

NOTE: This ISBN is for a Pearson Books a la Carte edition: a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf text. In addition to the flexibility offered by this format, Books a la Carte editions offer students great value, as they cost significantly less than a bound textbook.

ISBN-13: 9780137517145

Subject: Psychology

Category: Multicultural Psychology

Brief Contents

Introduction to Cross-Cultural Human Development
Theories and Methodology
Culture and Socialization
The Family in Cultural Context
Culture, Language, and Cognition
Culture, Self, and Personality
Culture and Social Behavior
Culture and Issues of Gender and Sexuality
Culture, Health, and Illness
Future Trends and Applications