\u003cp\u003eSAGE Interactive eBooks feature exclusive premium video content and study resources to help you succeed in your course.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3b3838;\"\u003eHow does context impact human growth and development? Do the places, sociocultural environments, and ways in which we are raised influence who we become and how we grow and change throughout our lives? Tara Kuther helps students discover the answers with \u003c/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #3b3838;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLifespan Development: Lives in Context, Third Edition. \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3b3838;\"\u003eTaking a chronological approach, the book follows three core themes: the centrality of context, the importance of research, and the applied value of developmental science. Dr. Kutherâs clear, concise narrative guides students through current and classic studies and foundational theories while exploring real-world connections and culturally diverse perspectives. Case studies, policy applications, and other examples are accompanied by opportunities for personal reflection to help students carry these discoveries into their own lives and future careers.\u003c/span\u003e