Exploring Lifespan Development

What Reviewers Are Saying…

“[This text] is not only the best textbook in the field of human development but the single best textbook I have ever reviewed. It is thorough, research-based, theoretically sound, engaging, interesting, personable and compassionate in tone.....a very rare set of qualities..”

*Dale Lund, University of Utah

 “[I appreciate the]great use of concrete, real-life examples of the various concepts throughout the chapter.  This is incredibly helpful for students’ learning and retention of the material.”

*Tracie Blumentritt, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

 “One of the strengths of this book is a sense that we are learning from someone who is both a great scholar and a very wise and experienced person.  Berk has credibility on both a professional and personal level.”

*David Shwalb, Southeastern Louisiana University

“I was very impressed with this text…Chapter 8 on social and emotional development in early childhood is outstanding.” ”

*Byron, Egeland, University of Minnesota

“I especially like the way Dr. Berk addresses policy in this text… the social issues boxes are very useful in engaging students in topics of real-life importance that go beyond the individual.”

*Ashley Maynard, University of Hawaii

“Bravo! Boy, was I favorablyimpressed!  The photos are BEAUTIFUL.”

*Laura Thompson, New Mexico State University

Berk has written a phenomenal chapter [on death and dying]… It is through, sensitive, and well written.”

Cheryl Anagnopoulos, Black Hills State University

“The author has done a very good job of presenting critical issues in a straightforward, understandable manner.  Students have commented on the usefulness of the text, and stated they particularly like the milestone tables, vignettes, and end-of-chapter summaries.  Students have also commented that the author manages to make potentially difficult concepts easy to understand.”

*Marita Kloseck, University of Western Ontario