| Human Development in the Twenty-First Century: Visionary Ideas from Systems Scientists Contributor(s): Fogel, Alan (Editor), King, Barbara J. (Editor), Shanker, Stuart G. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521881978 ISBN-13: 9780521881975 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $71.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2008 Annotation: 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 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 current 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Child |
| Dewey: 305.231 |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.24" W x 9.13" (1.25 lbs) 270 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |