Published by Pearson (August 22, 2025) © 2026
Human Development: A Cultural Approach helps you understand how culture impacts development, and why it matters. Authors Jeffrey Jensen Arnett and Lene Arnett Jensen examine all stages of development through the engaging lens of culture. The text integrates cross-cultural examples throughout the narrative to reveal the impact of cultural factors both in the US and around the world.
The 4th Edition offers updated coverage and current research throughout. Fresh topics include the effects of physical activity on the cognitive performance of Alzheimer’s patients, data showing how sex ratios at birth are becoming more equal in developing countries, the continued decline in rates of heart disease in the US across ethnic groups and more.
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