Applied Developmental Science
An Advanced Textbook

Edited by:

Richard M. Lerner - Tufts University, USA
Francine Jacobs - Tufts University, USA
Donald Wertlieb - Tufts University, USA

Series:
The SAGE Program on Applied Developmental Science

Courses:
Applied Psychology | Lifespan Development/Lifespan Human Development | Theories of Development

January 2005 | 576 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

This affordable paperback course textbook has been adapted from the landmark four-volume Handbook of Applied Developmental Science (SAGE 2003), a work that offers a detailed roadmap for action and research in ensuring positive child, youth, and family development. In 20 chapters, Applied Developmental Science: An Advanced Textbook brings together the latest in theory and application from applied developmental science and the positive psychology movement. This advanced text summarizes and synthesizes the best scientific knowledge from ADS to help readers understand the efforts being made around the world to ensure that all children and adolescents develop into healthy adults who contribute positively to society.

Key Features:

Prominent researchers and practitioners offer state-of-the-art overviews of key areas within the relatively new field of applied developmental science.
In consultation with instructors of applied developmental science and psychology courses, chapters from the 4-volume Handbook Of Applied Developmental Science (SAGE 2003) have been selected that best match syllabi for such courses.
Chapters end with conclusions offering students summaries and future directions, along with references for further in-depth reading.

This new single-volume work will benefit students planning on careers working with children, youth, and families, generally within an educational or community setting. The text is also recommended for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students of Psychology, Human Development & Family Studies, Social Work & Human Services, Education, and related disciplines.

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Preface

PART I. FOUNDATIONS OF APPLIED DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE

Wertlieb, & Jacobs

1. Historical and Theoretical Bases of Applied Developmental Sciences
1. Historical and Theoretical Bases of Applied Developmental Sciences

Nelson

2. Neural Development and Lifelong Plasticity

Shatte, Seligman, Gillham, & Reivich

3. The Role of Positive Psychology in Child, Adolescent and Family Development

Brown & Moore

4. Child and Youth Well-Being: The Social Indicators Field

Fisher

5. Participant Consultation: Ethical Insights Into Parental Permissions & Confidentiality Procedures for Policy-Relevant Research With Youth

PART II. ENHANCING INDIVIDUAL - CONTEXT RELATIONS

McAdoo and Martin

6. Families and Ethnicity

Bornstein

7. Positive Parenting and Positive Development in Children

Lamb, Chuang, & Cabrera

8. Promoting Child Adjustment by Fostering Positive Paternal Involvement

Mistry, Chaudhuri, & Diez

9. Ethnotheories of Parenting: At the Interface Between Culture and Child Development

Blanck, Shah, Johnson, Blackwell, & Ganley

10. Reforming Education: Developing 21st Century Community Schools

PART III. STRENGTHENING POLICIES AND PROGRAMS

Capizzano & Stagner

11. The Role of Federal and State Governments in Child and Family Issues: An Analysis of Three Policy Areas

Gershoff, Aber, & Raver

12. Child Poverty in the United States: An Evidence-Based Conceptual Framework for Programs and Policies

Allen & Martinez

13. The Politics of Children's Issues: Challenges and Opportunities for Advancing a Children's Agenda in the Political Arena

Schwartz

14. Juvenile Justice and Positive Youth Development

Hauser-Cram & Howell

15. The Development of Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families: Implications for Policies and Programs

PART IV. ENHANCING SERVICE SYSTEMS

Eckenrode, Izzo, & Campa-Muller

16. Early Intervention and Family Support Programs

Kagen & Neuman

17. Back To Basics: Building an Early Care and Education System

McCroskey

18. Child Welfare: Controversies and Possibilities

Bratt

19. Housing: The Foundation of Family Life

Sherrod

20. Philanthropy, Science, and Social Change: Corporate and Operating Foundations as Engines of Applied Developmental Science

Author Index
Author Index

Subject Index

About the Editors

An interesting book, but I am not sure that it is appropriate for my FdA students. This is, however, a good text for those students who are working at a high level.

Mrs Annie Ostapenko-Denton

Community Studies, Truro College

May 11, 2011

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Key features

Key Features:

Prominent researchers and practitioners offer state-of-the-art overviews of key areas within the relatively new field of applied developmental science.
In consultation with instructors of applied developmental science and psychology courses, chapters from the 4-volume Handbook Of Applied Developmental Science (SAGE 2003) have been selected that best match syllabi for such courses.
Chapters end with conclusions offering students summaries and future directions, along with references for further in-depth reading.