The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Human Growth and Development

Download or read book The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Human Growth and Development written by Stanley J. Ulijaszek and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-08-13 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Human Growth and Development is a comprehensive but accessible account of the current understanding of the factors affecting human growth and development. Over 120 internationally renowned experts have contributed to the book, covering topics such as fetal and postnatal growth, the relative impact of genetic and environmental factors, behavioral development, growth abnormalities, the human lifespan, and the prospects for future generations. Extensively illustrated with photographs, graphs, and diagrams, it offers a great breadth of topic coverage, providing insights into the subject for those not familiar with the area.