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Cavanaugh's bestselling ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING, 9th edition, covers the specific ages-stages of adult development and aging with a unique focus on "positive aging". Completely up to date, the new edition reflects the latest research, theory and issues. It includes discussions... Read Full Overview

This book provides sufficient background for students who do not have any knowledge of psychology without watering down the concepts or terminology. It features breadth of coverage, an inter-disciplinary viewpoint, and extensive applications from a variety of disciplines.

Broad-based and comprehensive, the Second Edition uses a new integrative theme (the biopsychosocial approach) that blends theories with research and application. This approach provides students with the basics, enabling them to become educated and critical consumers of gerontological... Read Full Overview