Lifespan Development and the Brain

The brain as the dominant actor in the determination of human behavior is at risk of fostering the view that the brain is in full control. The potential consequence of a predominant brain-based view is that the role of cultural factors and other environment-based experiences is easily neglected if not overlooked. This volume provides a more balanced view of the nature (brain)-nurture (culture/environment) interaction. It shows that throughout life, brain and culture influence and modify each other. The metaphor of biocultural co-construction is meant to solidify this approach.