Includes bibliographical references and index.

Theory and research in human development -- History, theory, and research strategies -- Foundations of development -- Genetic and environmental foundations -- Prenatal development, birth, and the newborn baby -- Infancy and toddlerhood : the first two years -- Physical development in infancy and toddlerhood -- Cognitive development in infancy and toddlerhood -- Emotional and social development in infancy and toddlerhood -- Early childhood : two to six years -- Physical and cognitive development in early childhood -- Emotional and social development in early childhood -- Middle childhood : six to eleven years -- Physical and cognitive development in middle childhood -- Emotional and social development in middle childhood -- Adolescence : the transition to adulthood -- Physical and cognitive development in adolescence -- Emotional and social development in adolescence -- Early adulthood -- Physical and cognitive development in early adulthood -- Emotional and social development in early adulthood -- Middle adulthood -- Physical and cognitive development in middle adulthood -- Emotional and social development in middle adulthood -- Late adulthood -- Physical and cognitive development in late adulthood -- Emotional and social development in late adulthood -- The end of life -- Death, dying, and bereavement.