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Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Human reproduction, growth & development > Human growth & development

Normal & Pathologic Development of the Human Brain & Spinal Cord (Paperback): M Dambska, K E Wisniewski Normal & Pathologic Development of the Human Brain & Spinal Cord (Paperback)
M Dambska, K E Wisniewski
R2,463 R1,767 Discovery Miles 17 670 Save R696 (28%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is a contemporary statement of what is known about morphological development of the normal and abnormal human nervous system and puts into perspective the continued importance of changes that occur in the course of foetal development and how these processes may become defective. The first part of the book deals with the development of the central nervous system (CNS) from a morphological point of view including data from the fields of biochemistry, immunology and genetics. The second part reviews the genetic and nongenetic etiology of abnormal CNS development and discusses throughly all patologic syndromes that are related to disturbances of brain development. With the rapid progress in such modern branches of science as neurochemistry, genetics and molecular biology, this book will be invaluable for researchers working in these fields.

Metabolic Encephalopathies - Therapy & Prognosis (Paperback): S Donato, R. Parini, G. Uziel Metabolic Encephalopathies - Therapy & Prognosis (Paperback)
S Donato, R. Parini, G. Uziel
R2,144 R1,533 Discovery Miles 15 330 Save R611 (28%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is dedicated to an update on metabolic disorders and their consequences on the developing nervous system. In the last ten years, major scientific advances in biochemical diagnosis have enabled the identification of many new disease entities, as well as a better classification of clinical symptoms and their correlation to biochemical defects. This volume provides an introduction to basic sciences specifically relevant to this disease group, then focuses on each subgroup in turn: hyperphenylalaninaemias, mitochondrial encephalomyopathies, organic acidoses, urea cycle defects, lysosomal storage and peroxylsomal disorders. Finally, a discussion of long term follow-up and family related issues also reports the results of a four-year research project led by the Mariani Foundation.

When We're 64 - Your Guide to a Great Later Life (Paperback): Louise Ansari When We're 64 - Your Guide to a Great Later Life (Paperback)
Louise Ansari 1
R392 R318 Discovery Miles 3 180 Save R74 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The essential guide to making sure you have a fabulous later life. You're likely to live longer than you think. Today's fifty-year olds could have an astounding 36 or more years of life. What's your dream life for your later years? When We're 64 is a friendly, practical guide to preparing for what could be the best years of your life - from the essentials on work and how to fund retirement, to volunteering, where to live and what kind of housing you'll need. It covers how to stay healthy - and still live a full life if you get a health condition - and reveals how your attitude to ageing could actually increase your lifespan. There are sections on relationships with family and friends, as well as caring for older relatives and how to tackle loneliness. Packed with expert advice and new evidence and tips on how to age well, this route map will help you plan and prepare for the future.

The Right Life - Human Individuality and Its Role in Our Development, Health and Happiness (Paperback): Remo H. Largo The Right Life - Human Individuality and Its Role in Our Development, Health and Happiness (Paperback)
Remo H. Largo 1
R265 R209 Discovery Miles 2 090 Save R56 (21%) Ships in 3 - 5 working days

How do we find the life that's right for each of us? More and more of us are feeling overwhelmed by the everyday struggle to lead the lives to which we aspire. Children are placed under unbearable pressure to achieve; adults fight a constant battle to balance family life with work and economic demands; old people suffer from social isolation and a lack of emotional security. People of every age are feeling increasingly at odds with the world, and less able to live a life that corresponds to their individual needs and talents. At the root of this problem, argues internationally renowned child development expert Remo Largo, is a mistaken idea of what makes us human. A distillation of forty years of research and medical experience, The Right Life sets out a new theory of human thriving. Tracing our development as individuals from the beginnings of evolution to the twenty-first century, he sets out his own theory, the 'Fit Principle', which proposes that every human strives to live in harmony with their fellow humans and their environment. Rather than a ceaseless quest for self-improvement and growth, he argues, our collective goals should be individual self-acceptance, as we embrace the unique matrix of skills, needs and limitations that makes each of us who we are. Not only, Largo suggests, can a true understanding of human thriving help people find their way back to their individuality; it can help us to reshape society and economy in order to live as fully as possible.

What You Want (Paperback): Maureen N. McLane What You Want (Paperback)
Maureen N. McLane
R332 R269 Discovery Miles 2 690 Save R63 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Human Security - Social Support for the Health of the Aging Population Based On Geriatric Behavioral Neurology (Paperback):... Human Security - Social Support for the Health of the Aging Population Based On Geriatric Behavioral Neurology (Paperback)
Kenichi Meguro
R2,757 Discovery Miles 27 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As an objective of human security, it is important to understand the social system and to make more appropriate policies for people based on the bio-psycho-social viewpoint of health advocated by the World Health Organization (WHO). For countries with increasingly large populations of older adults, aging-related disorders cause many social handicaps. A comprehensive approach for integrating not only medical, but also psychosocial and spiritual viewpoints is needed for better health policy planning.During a risky situation such as a major disaster, which can critically affect peoples lives, people should utilize their brains more fully in order to survive; i.e., to understand the situation around them, to make a proper judgment call, and to choose their behaviors. All of these approaches are associated with brain functions. Understanding the situation primarily requires the posterior part of the brain, especially the parietal lobe.Briefly, the occipital, temporal, parietal, and frontal lobes are related to visual, auditory, other sensory, and motor functions, respectively. Each lobe has primary and secondary areas: The former is associated with primary function, whereas the latter is related to association functions, which add meaning to the primary information. In particular, visual and auditory information should be fully integrated to understand the situation and make a judgment call, which is the function of the parietal lobe.Human Security: Social Support for the Health of an Aging Population Based on Geriatric Behavioral Neurology is meant to help readers understand the bio-psycho-social viewpoint and bioethics of social support for elderly people. The second aim is to understand the social support system and Quality of Life (QOL) for handicapped and elderly people. Especially, the long-term care insurance system for elderly people in Japan, which is a well-organized system to support well-being in the elderly, needs to be understood. Also, dementia is one of the important age-related disorders that can affect not only patients themselves, but also their families, community residents, and society. The third objective is to understand dementia and dementing diseases, not only from a medical perspective, but in terms of psychosocial and spiritual aspects. Following the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, various cases of weakness due to the disaster were analyzed. Most of them were previously assessed as a borderline condition between healthy and dementia. Therefore, it is important to routinely screen community residents for security.All risky situations such as a disaster should be treated internationally. The author recalls that one student told them that the Indonesian government faces difficulties in preparing for a disaster with a unified language. Indeed, more than 700 regional languages are spoken in Indonesias numerous islands. However, disasters do not select a language. The author is certain that there are some lessons from their history that have not been recorded in a common language. It is important to establish a network based not only on local culture and language, but also a global proposal based on a common language.The author hopes that young scientists in the next generation will have an integrated perspective and will apply science to human security worldwide.

Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation (Hardcover, 4th edition): John M Graham, Pedro A. Sanchez-Lara Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation (Hardcover, 4th edition)
John M Graham, Pedro A. Sanchez-Lara
R1,999 Discovery Miles 19 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Perfect for residents, pediatricians, practitioners, or parents seeking further information, Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Deformation provides evidence-based management for a range of common pediatric problems affecting the limbs and craniofacial region. The only source devoted to the diagnoses and management of birth defects resulting from mechanical forces, this reference supplies the essential guidance needed for timely intervention and effective treatment. Examines the initial clinical approach to suspected deformation problems, and then walks you through pathogenesis, diagnostic features, management, prognosis, and counseling for each condition. Addresses a full range of lower extremity deformations; joint dislocations; nerve palsies; chest and spinal deformations; head and neck deformations; craniosynostosis and cranial bone variations; problems associated with abnormal birth presentation, birth palsies, and procedure-related defects; infant head shape variations; and torticollis. Distinguish deformations from malformations for appropriate management. Each chapter utilizes four consistent sections - Genesis, Features, Management and Prognosis, and Differential Diagnosis - to provide concise yet comprehensive information on 50 common pediatric conditions. These chapters are available for individual purchase or download to serve as educational guides for parents regarding evidence-based management of these conditions. Diagnosis and management of common pediatric orthopedic conditions is covered in detail. Updated discussion of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome brings a new focus to the important topic of infant sleeping environments. New before-and-after illustrations and detailed discussions focus on cranial-orthotic molding helmets and the surgical correction of craniosynostosis. Provides evidence-based management recommendations on common fetal complications such as oligohydramnios, pulmonary hypoplasia, and uterine structural abnormalities, and discusses current management techniques for each. Selected references at the end of each chapter provide further recent information regarding each of these topics. Offers essential information to a range of professionals, including neonatologists, pediatricians, family practitioners, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, rehabilitative specialists, pediatric nurse practitioners, and residents in all fields. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references in the book on a variety of devices.

True Age - Cutting Edge Research to Help Turn Back the Clock (Paperback): Morgan Elyse Levine True Age - Cutting Edge Research to Help Turn Back the Clock (Paperback)
Morgan Elyse Levine
R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Research suggests that only 10-30% of our lifespan is determined by our genetics. This means that the vast majority of how we age is directly related to choices we make everyday - how and what we eat, exercise and sleep quality, to name a few. So, while ageing itself may be inevitable, what if there were a way to measure our biological age? And what if there were strategies to slow down, or even reverse, the ageing process? In True Age, Dr Morgan Levine gives us an insight into the cutting-edge developments in the science of aging and longevity and teaches us that through understanding our biological age, we can monitor and even control the process of ageing. True Age explores: - The concept of biological age and the methods now available to determine your own. - Types of foods likely to decrease our biological age - and which will age you prematurely. - What types of exercise are most effective for turning back the clock. - How much sleep we need and what other lifestyle patterns are most likely to help slow and reverse ageing. True Age will equip you with the tools you need to develop personal regimes, diets and routines specifically tailored to keep you looking - and feeling - as young as possible. Using her years of expert research in the field, Dr Levine will put you on the path to living a healthier and more proactive life.

When Near Becomes Far - Old Age in Rabbinic Literature (Hardcover): Mira Balberg, Haim Weiss When Near Becomes Far - Old Age in Rabbinic Literature (Hardcover)
Mira Balberg, Haim Weiss
R2,633 Discovery Miles 26 330 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

When Near Becomes Far explores the representations and depictions of old age in the rabbinic Jewish literature of late antiquity (150-600 CE). Through close literary readings and cultural analysis, the book reveals the gaps and tensions between idealized images of old age on the one hand, and the psychologically, physiologically, and socially complicated realities of aging on the other hand. The authors argue that while rabbinic literature presents a number of prescriptions related to qualities and activities that make for good old age, the respect and reverence that the elderly should be awarded, and harmonious intergenerational relationship, it also includes multiple anecdotes and narratives that portray aging in much more nuanced and poignant ways. These anecdotes and narratives relate, alongside fantasies about blissful or unnoticeable aging, a host of fears associated with old age: from the loss of physical capability and beauty to the loss of memory and mental acuity, and from marginalization in the community to being experienced as a burden by one's children. Each chapter of the book focuses on a different aspect of aging in the rabbinic world: bodily appearance and sexuality, family relations, intellectual and cognitive prowess, honor and shame, and social roles and identity. As the book shows, in their powerful and sensitive treatments of aging, rabbinic texts offer some of the richest and most audacious observations on aging in ancient world literature, many of which still resonate today.

Preventing Dementia? - Critical Perspectives on a New Paradigm of Preparing for Old Age (Hardcover): Annette Leibing, Silke... Preventing Dementia? - Critical Perspectives on a New Paradigm of Preparing for Old Age (Hardcover)
Annette Leibing, Silke Schicktanz
R4,693 R3,235 Discovery Miles 32 350 Save R1,458 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The conceptualization of dementia has changed dramatically in recent years with the claim that, through early detection and by controlling several risk factors, a prevention of dementia is possible. Although encouraging and providing hope against this feared condition, this claim is open to scrutiny. This volume looks at how this new conceptualization ignores many of the factors which influence a dementia sufferers' prognosis, including their history with education, food and exercise as well as their living in different epistemic cultures. The central aim is to question the concept of prevention and analyze its impact on aging people and aging societies.

Supercharge Your Brain - How to Maintain a Healthy Brain Throughout Your Life (Paperback): James Goodwin Supercharge Your Brain - How to Maintain a Healthy Brain Throughout Your Life (Paperback)
James Goodwin
R265 R212 Discovery Miles 2 120 Save R53 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

'Some people improve mentally with age - here's how you can be one of them.' Mail on Sunday 'More than a game-changer, this book's a no-brainer for anyone who wants to optimise their brain.' Piers Morgan With a new chapter on Covid and the Brain, this is the definitive guide to keeping your brain healthy for a long and lucid life, by one of the world's leading scientists in the field of brain health and ageing. The brain is our most vital and complex organ. It controls and coordinates our actions, thoughts and interactions with the world around us. It is the source of personality, of our sense of self, and it shapes every aspect of our human experience. Yet most of us know precious little about how our brains actually work, or what we can do to optimise their performance. Whilst cognitive decline is the biggest long-term health worry for many of us, practical knowledge of how to look after our brain is thin on the ground. In this ground-breaking new book, leading expert Professor James Goodwin explains how simple strategies concerning exercise, diet, social life and sleep can transform your brain health paradigm, and shows how you can keep your brain youthful and stay sharp across your life. Combining the latest scientific research with insightful storytelling and practical advice, Supercharge Your Brain reveals everything you need to know about how your brain functions, and what you can do to keep it in peak condition.

The Biology of Human Longevity - Inflammation, Nutrition, and Aging in the Evolution of Lifespans (Hardcover): Caleb E. Finch The Biology of Human Longevity - Inflammation, Nutrition, and Aging in the Evolution of Lifespans (Hardcover)
Caleb E. Finch
R1,790 Discovery Miles 17 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Written by Caleb Finch, one of the leading scientists of our time, The Biology of Human Longevity - Inflammation, Nutrition, and Aging in the Evolution of Lifespans synthesizes several decades of top research on the topic of human aging and longevity particularly on the recent theories of inflammation and its effects on human health. The book expands a number of existing major theories, including the Barker theory of fetal origins of adult disease to consider the role of inflammation and Harmon's free radical theory of aging to include inflammatory damage. Future increases in lifespan are challenged by the obesity epidemic and spreading global infections which may reverse the gains made in lowering inflammatory exposure. This timely and topical book will be of interest to anyone studying aging from any scientific angle.
* Author Caleb Finch is a highly influential and respected scientist, ranked in the top half of the 1% most cited scientists
* Provides a novel synthesis of existing ideas about the biology of longevity and aging
* Incorporates important research findings from several disciplines, including Gerontology, Genomics, Neuroscience, Immunology, Nutrition

Hope this Helps - How to be Kinder to Yourself and Others (Hardcover): Benjy Kusi Hope this Helps - How to be Kinder to Yourself and Others (Hardcover)
Benjy Kusi
R578 R470 Discovery Miles 4 700 Save R108 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The world can often feel like a very scary, complicated and messy place. It's not always clear what is the correct thing to say, the best thing to do or the right way to be. HOPE THIS HELPS offers an easy guide that can help you feel and do better, and gives guidance on things that can appear incredibly difficult to navigate. Centring tolerance, kindness and empathy, the book takes us back to our roots as a human race of simply wanting to connect, be heard and enjoy life. Written in short, bite-sized entries, you can turn straight to the section you need depending on the challenge you're facing. Benjy Kusi will provide insight on . . . - Why it's not selfish to choose yourself - Why it's OK to change your opinion as you learn - Why impact means more than intent - Why we should listen to others more - How we can be kinder online And much, much more. More than anything this book reminds you that not everyone can be everything all the time, but the little things each of us can do to make the world slightly better can amount to something incredible. We hope this helps.

Protein Phosphorylation in Aging and Age-Related Disease, Volume 16 (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed): Paul Mark Mattson Protein Phosphorylation in Aging and Age-Related Disease, Volume 16 (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed)
Paul Mark Mattson
R2,793 Discovery Miles 27 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It can be argued that ATP is the most important molecule in cells. Not only is ATP the key energy source for cells, but it is also the source of phosphate groups that are transferred to a variety of substrate proteins via the action of elaborate families of protein kinases. An equally elaborate array of protein phosphatases can remove phosphate groups from proteins. It is now well established that protein phosphorylation is a widely used mechanism for cells to selectively modulate the function of a variety of proteins including enzymes, ion channels and pumps and structural proteins. In this volume of ACAG leading experts describe the evidence that protein phosphorylation is altered in aging and age-related disease. Protein phosphorylation controls fundamental processes such as transcription and translation, regulation of the cell cycle, signalling within and between cells, cell motility, synaptic function and so on. Recent findings are revealing how phosphorylation dependent signalling cascades may control lifespan with a prime example being the insulin-signalling pathway first described in c-elegans and now emerging as an important regulator of lifespan of mammals also. Many of the functional changes that occur during aging such as impaired learning and memory and altered energy metabolism are controlled by protein phosphorylation and it is, therefore, important to understand how mechanisms of protein phosphorylation may either mediate aging or provide adaptive responses that allow successful disease-free aging. The authors in addition to considering the roles of protein phosphorylation in aging describe the evidence that abnormalities in protein phosphorylation contribute to the pathogenesis of major age-related diseases including diabetes, atherosclerosis and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

Teratology in the Twentieth Century - Congenital Malformations in Humans and How their Environmental Causes were Established... Teratology in the Twentieth Century - Congenital Malformations in Humans and How their Environmental Causes were Established (Hardcover, 1st ed)
H. Kalter
R3,302 Discovery Miles 33 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is an an up-to-date survey and summary of present knowledge and future expectations regarding the environmental causes of congenital malformations in human beings, beginning with the earliest discoveries of the 20th century up to the latest ideas and problems at its end, presents views and comments on the progress made over the century in understanding human prenatal maldevelopment.

Membrane Lipid Signaling in Aging and Age-Related Disease, Volume 12 (Hardcover): M.P. Mattson Membrane Lipid Signaling in Aging and Age-Related Disease, Volume 12 (Hardcover)
M.P. Mattson
R1,982 Discovery Miles 19 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The lipids of cellular membranes not only serve roles in controlling the structure and fluidity of the membrane, but are increasingly recognized for their roles as signalling molecules and modifiers of membrane protein function. Recent studies described in this volume reveal striking changes in membrane lipids during aging and in age-related diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disorders. Lipids including inositol phospholipids, cholesterol, sphingolipids and ceramides play important roles in signalling cellular responses to stress and specific stimuli such as growth factors, cytokines and neurotransmitters. One or more of these lipid mediators has been linked to the pathogenesis of age-related diseases.


This book provides a comprehensive review of specific membrane lipid mediators and their roles in aging and age-related disease.

Continuity and Adaptation in Aging - Creating Positive Experiences (Paperback, New edition): Robert C. Atchley Continuity and Adaptation in Aging - Creating Positive Experiences (Paperback, New edition)
Robert C. Atchley
R1,085 Discovery Miles 10 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Despite the undeniable physical, psychological, and social effects of aging, most older persons cope quite well and find considerable satisfaction in their later years. Part of the explanation for this finding is based on what Robert C. Atchley calls "continuity"--the ability of older persons to maintain a strong sense of purpose and self in the face of the changes associated with aging. Continuity can help individuals evolve psychologically and socially in the presence of life events such as retirement, widowhood, and physical disability.

Atchley begins with a thorough explanation of continuity theory, identifying important methodological considerations in its evaluation and use. He then looks at evidence for continuity over time in the ways individuals interpret their experiences and make decisions regarding their living arrangements and lifestyles. He examines continuity as a personal goal that most people use to guide their development as individuals. Atchley finds that many aging adults add transcendence as a personal goal in later adulthood. In a concluding chapter, he revisits the basic elements of continuity theory, summarizing the evidence that supports it.

Drawing on data from a twenty-year longitudinal study that began with more than 1,200 individuals, "Continuity and Adaptation in Aging" explains one of the primary underlying forces that promotes effective adaptation to the aging process. This book will be of interest to researchers and students in gerontology and adult development.

Evolutionary Gerontology and Geriatrics - Why and How We Age (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021): Giacinto Libertini, Graziamaria Corbi,... Evolutionary Gerontology and Geriatrics - Why and How We Age (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021)
Giacinto Libertini, Graziamaria Corbi, Valeria Conti, Olga Shubernetskaya, Nicola Ferrara; Foreword by …
R4,171 Discovery Miles 41 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides concrete scientific basis that we can conceive the possibility of modifying or even completely canceling aging process, despite the fact that aging is commonly regarded as the result of the overall effects of many uncontrollable degenerative phenomena. The authors illustrate in detail the mechanisms by which cells and the whole organism age. Actions by which it is possible, or will be possible within a limited time, to operate for modifying aging are also debated. The discussion is conducted within the frame and the concepts of evolutionary medicine, which is also indispensable for distinguishing between the manifestations of aging and: (i) diseases that worsen with age, and (ii) acceleration of normal aging rates, caused by unhealthy lifestyle habits and other avoidable factors. The book also discusses the impact of aging on overall mortality and the strange situation that, according to official statistics, aging does not exist as cause of death. This book is a turning point between a gerontology and geriatrics conceived as the study and vain treatment of an incurable condition and one in which these disciplines examine the how and why of a physiological phenomenon that can be modified up to a possible total control. This means transforming the medical prevention and treatment of physiological aging from the greatest failure to the greatest success of medicine.

Neuromuscular Diseases During Development (Paperback): F Cornelio, G. Lanzi, E. Fedrizzi Neuromuscular Diseases During Development (Paperback)
F Cornelio, G. Lanzi, E. Fedrizzi
R2,136 R1,526 Discovery Miles 15 260 Save R610 (29%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This compilation arises from contributions made to the seventh postgraduate course in paediatric neurology held in Pavia, Italy under the auspices of the Mariani Foundation in co-operation with the National Neurologic Institute of Milan. The course concentrated on three main areas: the impact of molecular biology and molecular genetics on aetiology, advances in our understanding pathogenesis, and finally therapy. The choice of the subject was suggested by the remarkable progress has been made in this field during the last decade, mostly due to the recent advances in genetics which now enable a new nosographic approach as well as different diagnostic strategies. Part of this work is dedicated to the rehabilitation of patients affected by neuromuscular diseases.

Get Moving. Keep Moving. - Healthy ageing and how physical activity loves you back (Paperback): Gordon Spence Get Moving. Keep Moving. - Healthy ageing and how physical activity loves you back (Paperback)
Gordon Spence
R536 R441 Discovery Miles 4 410 Save R95 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Advanced Analysis of Motor Development (Hardcover): Kathleen M. Haywood, Mary Ann Roberton, Nancy Getchell Advanced Analysis of Motor Development (Hardcover)
Kathleen M. Haywood, Mary Ann Roberton, Nancy Getchell
R2,418 Discovery Miles 24 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Advanced Analysis of Motor Development" explores how research is conducted in testing major issues and questions in motor development. It also looks at the evolution of research in the field, its current status, and possible future directions. This text is one of the few to examine motor development models and theories analytically while providing a context for advanced students in motor development so they can understand current and classic research in the field.

Traditionally, graduate study in motor development has been approached through a compilation of readings from various sources. This text meets the need for in-depth study in a more cohesive manner by presenting parallels and highlighting relationships among research studies that independent readings might not provide. In addition, "Advanced Analysis of Motor Development" builds a foundation in the theories and approaches in the field and demonstrates how they drive contemporary research in motor development.

A valuable text for graduate students beginning their own research projects or making the transition from student to researcher, this text focuses on examining and interpreting research in the field. Respected researchers Haywood, Roberton, and Getchell explain the history and evolution of the field and articulate key research issues. As they examine each of the main models and theories that have influenced the field, they share how motor development research can be applied to the fields of physical education, special education, physical therapy, and rehabilitation sciences.

With its emphasis on critical inquiry, "Advanced Analysis of Motor Development" will help students examine important topics and questions in the field in a more sophisticated manner. They will learn to analyze research methods and results as they deepen their understanding of developmental phenomena. For each category of movement skills covered (posture and balance, foot locomotion, ballistic skills, and manipulative skills), the authors first offer a survey of the pertinent research and then present an in-depth discussion of the landmark studies. In analyzing these studies, students will come to appreciate the detail of research and begin to explore possibilities for their own future research. Throughout the text, special elements help students focus on analysis. Tips for Novice Researchers sidebars highlight issues and questions raised by research and offer suggestions for further exploration and study. Comparative tables detail the differences in the purpose, methods, and results of key studies to help students understand not only what the studies found but also the relevance of those findings.

With "Advanced Analysis of Motor Development," readers will discover how research focusing on the major issues and central questions in motor development is produced and begin to conceptualize their own research. Readers will encounter the most important models and theories; dissect some of the seminal and recent articles that test these models and theories; and examine issues such as nature and nurture, discontinuity and continuity, and progression and regression. "Advanced Analysis of Motor Development" will guide students to a deeper understanding of research in life span motor development and enable them to examine how the complexities of motor development can be addressed in their respective professions.

Peroxidation, Energy Transduction & Mitochondria During Aging (Paperback): Gianni Benzi Peroxidation, Energy Transduction & Mitochondria During Aging (Paperback)
Gianni Benzi
R946 R708 Discovery Miles 7 080 Save R238 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
To Age or Not to Age? - Strategies and Life Hacks to Turn Back the Clock (Paperback): Lyndal Linkin To Age or Not to Age? - Strategies and Life Hacks to Turn Back the Clock (Paperback)
Lyndal Linkin
R601 R498 Discovery Miles 4 980 Save R103 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Wise Up - Power, Wisdom, and the Older Woman (Paperback): Barbara Scully Wise Up - Power, Wisdom, and the Older Woman (Paperback)
Barbara Scully
R479 R427 Discovery Miles 4 270 Save R52 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Age-Well Plan - The 6-Week Programme to Kickstart a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life (Paperback): Susan Saunders The Age-Well Plan - The 6-Week Programme to Kickstart a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life (Paperback)
Susan Saunders
R460 R375 Discovery Miles 3 750 Save R85 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Age-Well Project dived deep into the science of ageing well, and authors Annabel and Susan explained how they overhauled their own lives to prioritise healthy longevity. In The Age-Well Plan, Susan draws on almost a decade of extensive research into healthy longevity and her experience as a health coach to give you the tools you need to live your own age-well life. Her simple, clear and easy-to-follow six-week plan will show you how to make changes -- small and large -- to support healthy ageing, and prioritise the changes most appropriate for your body, lifestyle and circumstances. The first week of the plan guides you to understand your goals as you age and explains how to evaluate your current health and risk factors, in order to devise a bespoke plan for your body and brain. The subsequent weeks focus on the key elements of healthy ageing -- diet, exercise, sleep, engagement and the environment -- to help you build a personalised plan that will kickstart your age-well life.

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