- As a professor, Diane E. Papalia has taught thousands of undergraduates at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
She received her bachelor�s degree, majoring in psychology, from Vassar College and both her master�s degree in
child development and family relations and her Ph.D. in life-span developmental psychology from West Virginia University.
She has published numerous articles in such professional journals as Human Development, International Journal of
Aging and Human Development, Sex Roles, Journal of Experimental Child Psychology and Journal of Gerontology. Most
of these papers have dealt with her major research focus, cognitive development from childhood through old age.
- Sally Wendkos Olds is an award-winning professional writer who has written more than 200 articles in leading
magazines and is the author or coauthor of six books addressed to general readers in addition to the three textbooks
she has coauthored with Dr. Papalia. Her book The Complete Book of Breastfeeding, a classic since its publication
in 1972, was reissued in 1999 in a completely updated and expanded edition; more than 2 million copies are in print.
She has spoken widely on the topics of her books and articles to both professional and lay audiences, in person
and on television and radio. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where she
majored in English literature and minored in psychology. She was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and was graduated summa
cum laude.
- Ruth Duskin Feldman is an award-winning writer and educator. With Diane E. Papalia and Sally Wendkos Olds, she
coauthored the fourth and the seventh through the twelfth editions of Human Development and the eighth through
the twelfth editions of A Child's World. She also is coauthor, with Dr. Papalia, Harvey Sterns and Cameron J. Camp,
of Adult Development and Aging. A former teacher, she has developed educational materials for all levels from elementary
school through college and has prepared ancillaries to accompany the Papalia-Olds books. She is author or coauthor
of four books addressed to general readers, including Whatever Happened to the Quiz Kids? Perils and Profits of
Growing Up Gifted. She has written for numerous newspapers and magazines and has lectured extensively and made
national and local media appearances throughout the United States on education and gifted children. She received
her bachelor's degree from Northwestern University, where she was graduated with highest distinction and was elected
to Phi Beta Kappa.
Summary
The 11th edition of this classic best-seller retains the extensive and integrated cross-cultural and multicultural
coverage, the proven Guidepost-Checkpoint learning system, and the balance between research and real-life applications
that have made this text a long time favorite of students and faculty. In the warmly-written and engaging style
that is their hallmark, Papalia, Olds, and Feldman once again paint an engaging chronological portrayal of development
through the lifespan. This new edition features enhanced treatment of brain development and evolutionary psychology
research as well as new Research in Action features highlighting interesting and timely topics.
About the Authors
--As a professor, Diane E. Papalia has taught thousands of undergraduates at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
She received her bachelor�s degree, majoring in psychology, from Vassar College and both her master�s degree in
child development and family relations and her Ph.D. in life-span developmental psychology from West Virginia University.
She has published numerous articles in such professional journals as Human Development, International Journal of
Aging and Human Development, Sex Roles, Journal of Experimental Child Psychology and Journal of Gerontology. Most
of these papers have dealt with her major research focus, cognitive development from childhood through old age.
--Sally Wendkos Olds is an award-winning professional writer who has written more than 200 articles in leading
magazines and is the author or coauthor of six books addressed to general readers in addition to the three textbooks
she has coauthored with Dr. Papalia. Her book The Complete Book of Breastfeeding, a classic since its publication
in 1972, was reissued in 1999 in a completely updated and expanded edition; more than 2 million copies are in print.
She has spoken widely on the topics of her books and articles to both professional and lay audiences, in person
and on television and radio. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where she
majored in English literature and minored in psychology. She was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and was graduated summa
cum laude.
--Ruth Duskin Feldman is an award-winning writer and educator. With Diane E. Papalia and Sally Wendkos Olds, she
coauthored the fourth and seventh editions of Human Development and the eighth edition of A Child's World. She
also is coauthor, with Dr. Papalia and Cameron J. Camp, of Adult Development and Aging. A former teacher, she has
developed educational materials for all levels from elementary school through college and has prepared ancillaries
to accompany the Papalia-Olds books. She is author or coauthor of four books addressed to general readers, including
Whatever Happened to the Quiz Kids? Perils and Profits of Growing Up Gifted. She has written for numerous newspapers
and magazines and has lectured extensively and made national and local media appearances throughout the United
States on education and gifted children. She received her bachelor's degree from Northwestern University, where
she was graduated with highest distinction and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.