"This textbook is designed to assist students in their study of the life cycle from conception to old age. Instead of having to read only certain sections of a core text or portions of a pediatric or maternity text, students can now see the complete presentation of growth and development across the life span. We hope this will be meaningful and will assist students in developing an appreciation for individuals in their struggle to maintain, promote, and restore health"-- Provided by publisher.

Healthy lifestyles -- Communication -- Culture -- The family -- Theories of growth and development -- Prenatal period to 1 year -- Toddlerhood -- Preschool -- School age -- Puberty and adolescence -- Early adulthood -- Middle adulthood -- Late adulthood -- Death and dying.