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About the book >.>.> Barbara Rogoff argues that human develop ment must be understood as a cultural process. Individuals develop as participants in their cultural communities engaging with others in shared endeavors and building on cultural practices of prior generations. Understanding these cultural practices in turn needs a histor ical view of the contributions of individuals and generations in dynamic communities. Beyond demonstrating that “culture matters” Rogoff focuses on how culture matters in human development. The Cultural Nature of Human Development identifies patterns in the differences and similarities among cultural communities such as children’s opportunities to engage in mature activities of their commu- nity or in specialized child-focused activities. The book examines classic aspects of development afresh from a cultural angle-childrearing social relations interdependence and autonomy. developmental transitions across the lifespan gender roles attachment and learning and cognitive development. This pathbreaking work provides a refreshing and revolutionary view of human development as a process of participation in communities. Rogoff supports her ideas using sociocultural research and theory from cultural and develop- mental psychology anthropology education and history. The book will stimulate both established researchers and students interested in expanding their intellectual horizons on human development worldwide. A unique and engaging piece of scholarship combining the oretical ideas and compelling examples this work makes culture come alive. (SP)