Introduction

This special issue covers different aspects of life course development. The central argument of the first paper is that human development should be viewed as the product of the interpenetration of cultural and biological processes.

Current Sociology and Life Courses

The following article outlines how current sociology constructs life courses.

Developmental Biocultural Co-constructivism

The notion of developmental biocultural co-constructivism and specifically the zone within which human development can be expressed is the focus of the third paper.

Civic Engagement and Political Participation

Next, a developmental account of civic engagement and political participation is provided.

Rhesus Monkey Biobehavioral Development

Finally, the special issue concludes with a paper marking individual differences in patterns of rhesus monkey biobehavioral development through the life span.