Rev. ed. of: Career information, career counseling, and career development. 9th ed. 2007.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction to the global economy, social justice, and career development -- Trait-and-factor and developmental theories of career choice and development and their applications -- Learning theory-based, postmodern, socioeconomic, and decision-making theories and their applications -- Ethical and legal guidelines and the competencies needed for career development practice -- A values-based, multicultural approach to career counseling and advocacy -- Clients with special needs -- Assessment in career counseling and development -- Using information to facilitate career development -- Virtual and brick and mortar career exploration centers : design and implementation -- Preparing for work -- Facilitating the global job search : employability skills and placement services -- Designing and implementing comprehensive K-12 career development programs within the framework of the ASCA National model -- Career development in postsecondary educational institutions -- Career counselors in private practice : counseling, coaching, and consulting -- Career development programming in business organizations -- Program evaluation and evidence-based practice -- Trends in the labor market and the factors that shape them -- Trends and issues in career information, the job search, career development, and career development programming.