The Handbook of Life-Span Development, 2 Volume Set

"An outstanding collection of chapters on a remarkable array of topics; each takes a lifespan perspective in discussing cutting-edge methods and empirical data in a conceptually sophisticated and historically grounded context."
—Lynn S. Liben, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University

"This Handbook is a comprehensive summary of the field that defines the state of the art for research on life span development; it will be an invaluable resource for anyone with an interest in human development."
—Lonnie R. Sherrod, PhD, Executive Director, Society for Research in Child Development, SRCD

"Handbooks record the results of scientific endeavors in an authoritative and timely fashion, and if accomplished well they also catalyze the future development of the field. In my view exactly this is what the Handbook of Life-Span Development will achieve – explaining where developmental science is and predicting where it is heading. This book is a must for the library of every scholar in psychology and allied fields."
—Dr. Rainer Silbereisen, Professor of Developmental Psychology, President of the International Union of Psychological Science