What Reviewers Are Saying[This text] is not only the best textbook in the field of human development but the single best textbook I have ever reviewed. It is thorough, research-based, theoretically sound, engaging, interesting, personable and compassionate in tone.....a very rare set of qualities..*Dale Lund, University of Utah [I appreciate the]great use of concrete, real-life examples of the various concepts throughout the chapter.  This is incredibly helpful for students learning and retention of the material. *Tracie Blumentritt, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse One of the strengths of this book is a sense that we are learning from someone who is both a great scholar and a very wise and experienced person.  Berk has credibility on both a professional and personal level.*David Shwalb, Southeastern Louisiana UniversityI was very impressed with this textChapter 8 on social and emotional development in early childhood is outstanding. *Byron, Egeland, University of MinnesotaI especially like the way Dr. Berk addresses policy in this text the social issues boxes are very useful in engaging students in topics of real-life importance that go beyond the individual.*Ashley Maynard, University of HawaiiBravo! Boy, was I favorably impressed!  The photos are BEAUTIFUL. *Laura Thompson, New Mexico State UniversityBerk has written a phenomenal chapter [on death and dying] It is through, sensitive, and well written.Cheryl Anagnopoulos, Black Hills State UniversityThe author has done a very good job of presenting critical issues in a straightforward, understandable manner.  Students have commented on the usefulness of the text, and stated they particularly like the milestone tables, vignettes, and end-of-chapter summaries.  Students have also commented that the author manages to make potentially difficult concepts easy to understand.*Marita Kloseck, University of Western Ontario (Pearson)