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    Adult Development: Capturing New Ways of Thinking About the Life Course

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    We outline first a brief overview of a four-fold typology of developmental theory (biological, psychological, sociocultural an integrative models). We then discuss work that illustrates two of these frames: the sociocultural, which includes racial and ethnic, and relational aspects of development; and the integrative, focusing on time, development as narrative, and spiritual development. We close with a commentary on the current developmental literature and how this literature challenges our practice as adult educators

    Student Development in College: Theory, Research, and Practice

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    This sweeping resource gathers together in one volume the diverse body of theory informing our understanding of students\u27 intellectual, cognitive, social, moral, and identity development during the college years. It critically examines the recent body of theory that reflects the changes, complexity, and diversity of today\u27s campuses with special emphasis on gender and cultural differences in student development
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