Handbook of Applied Developmental Science: Promoting Positive Child, Adolescent, and Family Development Through Research, Policies, and Programs (The SAGE Program on Applied Developmental Science)
Description:The Handbook of Applied Developmental Science is the only work to comprehensively present the latest theory, research, and application from applied developmental science (ADS) and the positive psychology movement. It summarizes and synthesizes the best scientific knowledge from ADS to help readers understand the efforts being made around the world to ensure that all children and adolescents develop into healthy adults who contribute positively to society. The first resource to organize and integrate both the prevention and promotion approaches to programs and policies, the Handbook provides a detailed road map for future research and for actions that will promote positive child, youth, and family development.Published in four topical volumes, Volume 1 describes the foundation of applied developmental science, its historical development, and current scientific and professional efforts to develop policies and programs that promote development. Volume 2 examines public policy and government service systems. Volume 3 discusses community systems for enhancing citizenship and promoting a civil society. Finally, Volume 4 outlines methods for university engagement and academic outreach.Volume 1Applying Developmental Science for Youth and FamiliesHistorical and Theoretical FoundationsVolume 2Enhancing the Life Chances of Youth and FamiliesContributions of Programs, Policies, and Service SystemsVolume 3 Promoting Positive Youth and Family DevelopmentCommunity Systems, Citizenship, and Civil SocietyVolume 4 Adding Value to Youth and Family DevelopmentThe Engaged University and Professional and Academic OutreachKey Features
Four comprehensive, topical volumes
Approximately 2200 pages in 95 chapters
More than 150 contributors, many of whom are world-renowned leaders in applied developmental science from the academic, professional, and policy and political arenas
Forewords for each volume written by well-known authorities, including Edward Zigler, co-founder of the Head Start program; U.S. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings; David Bell, International Youth Foundation; and Graham Spanier, President, The Pennsylvania State University
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Handbook of Applied Developmental Science: Promoting Positive Child, Adolescent, and Family Development Through Research, Policies, and Programs (The SAGE Program on Applied Developmental Science)
Description: The Handbook of Applied Developmental Science is the only work to comprehensively present the latest theory, research, and application from applied developmental science (ADS) and the positive psychology movement. It summarizes and synthesizes the best scientific knowledge from ADS to help readers understand the efforts being made around the world to ensure that all children and adolescents develop into healthy adults who contribute positively to society. The first resource to organize and integrate both the prevention and promotion approaches to programs and policies, the Handbook provides a detailed road map for future research and for actions that will promote positive child, youth, and family development.Published in four topical volumes, Volume 1 describes the foundation of applied developmental science, its historical development, and current scientific and professional efforts to develop policies and programs that promote development. Volume 2 examines public policy and government service systems. Volume 3 discusses community systems for enhancing citizenship and promoting a civil society. Finally, Volume 4 outlines methods for university engagement and academic outreach.Volume 1Applying Developmental Science for Youth and FamiliesHistorical and Theoretical FoundationsVolume 2Enhancing the Life Chances of Youth and FamiliesContributions of Programs, Policies, and Service SystemsVolume 3 Promoting Positive Youth and Family DevelopmentCommunity Systems, Citizenship, and Civil SocietyVolume 4 Adding Value to Youth and Family DevelopmentThe Engaged University and Professional and Academic OutreachKey Features
Four comprehensive, topical volumes
Approximately 2200 pages in 95 chapters
More than 150 contributors, many of whom are world-renowned leaders in applied developmental science from the academic, professional, and policy and political arenas
Forewords for each volume written by well-known authorities, including Edward Zigler, co-founder of the Head Start program; U.S. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings; David Bell, International Youth Foundation; and Graham Spanier, President, The Pennsylvania State University
Recommended LibrariesAcademic, government, special, and private/corporateWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Handbook of Applied Developmental Science: Promoting Positive Child, Adolescent, and Family Development Through Research, Policies, and Programs (The SAGE Program on Applied Developmental Science). To get started finding Handbook of Applied Developmental Science: Promoting Positive Child, Adolescent, and Family Development Through Research, Policies, and Programs (The SAGE Program on Applied Developmental Science), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.