Lifespan Development - International Student Edition
Lives in Context
- Tara L. Kuther - Western Connecticut State University, USA
Lifespan
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- Lives in Context Video Cases with follow-up assessments spotlight individuals in every stage of the lifespan, allowing students to see theories of development through a culturally rich, real-world lens.
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