Lives Across Cultures: Cross-Cultural Human Development

Abstract

The sixth edition retains the basic emphases of previous editions, particularly those of the fifth edition, whereby each chapter is placed within an ecological context. The chapters also include opening vignettes, which are discussed within each chapter, for better understanding of concepts and content. In addition, at several points throughout each chapter, readers are asked several questions that allow them to pause and reflect on important issues and on how the information they are reading applies to their own lives and to others with whom they are in contact. These questions appear in italics for greater attention. As expected, this edition has been updated with the the latest in research findings and references. The chapters contain new photographs and boxed text, including new Points to Ponder material, to encourage readers to more closely observe their own and others’ behavior, and critically evaluate it against the concepts presented throughout the book. Each chapter also contains new Study Questions.