Presented in a chronological-within-topics format and covering the entire lifespan, Lives Across Cultures focuses on the cultural contexts of human development throughout the world, while emphasizing links between theory, research and practical applications. The third edition of this widely adopted interdisciplinary exploration of cross-cultural human development remains the leader in the field. Combining the latest research with vignettes, stories, and personal experiences in their conversational-and frequently humorous-writing style, Gardiner and Kosmitzki make the study of developmental similarities and differences among people an exciting experience for students.