Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science
Editor/Author: Fisher, Celia B. and Lerner, Richard M.Publication Year: 2005
Publisher: Sage Publications
ISBN: 978-0-7619-2820-1
Category: science
Image Count: 11
Book Status: Available
The Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science is an important and timely contribution to this burgeoning field. This is the authoritative source that encompasses the entire range of concepts and topics involved in the study of applied developmental science. Its contents and levels have broad appeal for those interested in how the application of knowledge about human development can be used to enhance the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
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Sage's authoritative set, edited by two highly respected ADS scholar-practitioners, represents an important contribution to the literature of applied developmental science. For those unfamiliar with this relatively new discipline, editors Fisher and Lerner, founding coeditors of the journal Applied Developmental Science, explain that ADS "has its roots in numerous fields concerned with human development." This encyclopedia's range of topics (e.g., "Developmental Assessment," "Religiosity and Spirituality," "Ecology of Human Development") is therefore extensive and indicates the scope of ADS. Although the format of articles varies from topic to topic, each illustrates the dynamic connection between individual and context, a perspective unique to ADS. Hence, the article "Cigarette Smoking in Adolescents" discusses personal and peer factors as well as parental and media influences, and because ADS seeks not only to study but also to rectify developmental problems, the article includes an overview of prevention efforts. The set is well organized, including a reader's guide to subjects, extensive references and further readings, and author and subject indexes. Each one- to three-page article is written in accessible style appropriate for intermediate to advanced university students.
B. Quarton
California State University--San Bernardino -
This work's major goal is to be the single authoritative source that will describe the field of applied developmental science. Applied developmental science integrate research with actions that promote positive development for children, adolescents, and adults and their families. There are three integrated components of applied developmental science, namely: theory/research, professional practice and policy development, and evaluation. All are integrated in a systems model of human development that includes not only the individual, but also the parents, the schools, and the community.This current work takes a snapshot of the field with articles that are authoritative but not overly technical; they are written by scholars and practitioners in applied developmental science. The articles are written not only for other professionals but also for policymakers and others who are interested in applied developmental scholarship. The articles are well researched, current, include good bibliographies, and cover the various aspects of the field. There are also entries on prominent people in the field as well as their areas of expertise.The first volume includes a reader's guide that breaks the field into 30 areas with titles of articles in this work that are related to each area. There are also very good author and subject indexes in volume 2. This will be useful for those interested in psychology, human development, sociology, nursing, education, family and consumer sciences, and social work. It is recommended for most academic libraries.
Robert L. Turner Jr.
Librarian and Assoc. Professor, Radford Univ., Va
