Cesta životem - Vývojová psychologie – Říčan Pavel (2021)

The Journey Through Life has become a classic book since its first publication in 1990, bringing readers closer to the complex and intricate course of the entire human life from the womb to death. Leading Czech psychologist Pavel Říčan narrates the story of human life using insights from psychology, sociology, and other scientific fields. In this fourth, revised edition, he has enriched it not only with current information but also infused it with his own lifelong experience and wisdom. This helps readers better understand their personal history and look to the future realistically while maintaining hope that they can give their entire story a meaningful conclusion. The author particularly relies on a holistic capture of human development as described by biographical psychology (the psychology of life paths) and insights from psychoanalysts and social psychologists (among other things, he utilizes Erik Erikson's concepts regarding developmental stages and tasks). Naturally, he does not overlook insights from biologically or cognitively oriented psychologists. The book serves as a well-founded and comprehensible introduction to developmental psychology and simultaneously guides readers through their own lives while assisting in the formation of fundamental life attitudes. It will be welcomed by students...