An interdisciplinary, holistic examination of human well being including its definitions, manifestations, and development. Integrating physical, cognitive, and social-emotional dimensions across the life course, the volume's 35 contributions are organized into five main domains: the physical, social-emotional, cognitive, adult development, and overarching issues and themes. The authors are a widely trained group of scholars and professionals in the fields of family studies, child and family research, psychology, clinical development, psychiatry, sociology, pediatrics, and other fields. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR