"In Invitation to the Life Span, students learn how the basic ideas of developmental psychology apply to their own development and the lives of others in cultures all around the world, starting with prenatal development and culminating in late adulthood. Kathleen Bergers narrative voice, wide-ranging cultural perspective, and focus on universal themes captivate students from all backgrounds, helping them grasp the important theoretical and scientific work driving the field of developmental psychology today. This is generally a sophomore-level book used by students in psychology, nursing, human development, education, or family studies"-- Provided by publisher.