{"product_id":"handbook-of-applied-developmental-science-promoting-positive-child-adolescent-and-family-development-through-research-policies-and-programs-9780761922780","title":"Handbook of Applied Developmental Science: Promoting Positive Child, Adolescent, and Family Development Through Research, Policies, and Programs","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Richard M\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: SAGE Publications Inc\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Developmental - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eHandbook of Applied Developmental Science \u003c\/b\u003eis the only work to comprehensively present the latest theory, research, and application from applied developmental science (ADS) and the positive psychology movement. It summarizes and synthesizes the best scientific knowledge from ADS to help readers understand the efforts being made around the world to ensure that all children and adolescents develop into healthy adults who contribute positively to society. The first resource to organize and integrate both the prevention and promotion approaches to programs and policies, the \u003cb\u003eHandbook\u003c\/b\u003e provides a detailed road map for future research and for actions that will promote positive child, youth, and family development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished in four topical volumes, Volume 1 describes the foundation of applied developmental science, its historical development, and current scientific and professional efforts to develop policies and programs that promote development. Volume 2 examines public policy and government service systems. Volume 3 discusses community systems for enhancing citizenship and promoting a civil society. Finally, Volume 4 outlines methods for university engagement and academic outreach.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Developmental Science for Youth and Families\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical and Theoretical Foundations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhancing the Life Chances of Youth and Families\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributions of Programs, Policies, and Service Systems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume 3 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting Positive Youth and Family Development\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommunity Systems, Citizenship, and Civil Society\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume 4 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Value to Youth and Family Development\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Engaged University and Professional and Academic Outreach\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour comprehensive, topical volumes \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproximately 2200 pages in 95 chapters \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore than 150 contributors, many of whom are world-renowned leaders in applied developmental science from the academic, professional, and policy and political arenas \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForewords for each volume written by well-known authorities, including Edward Zigler, co-founder of the Head Start program; U.S. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings; David Bell, International Youth Foundation; and Graham Spanier, President, The Pennsylvania State University\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecommended Libraries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcademic, government, special, and private\/corporate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45457320771735,"sku":"9780761922780","price":51464.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780761922780.webp?v=1769293256","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/handbook-of-applied-developmental-science-promoting-positive-child-adolescent-and-family-development-through-research-policies-and-programs-9780761922780","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}