Career theory and practice : learning through case studies / Jane L. Swanson (Southern Illinois University Carbondale), Nadya A. Fouad (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee). [print]

Includes bibliographies and index.

Career counseling : an overview -- Ethics for career professionals -- Career interventions in different settings -- Cultural contexts and career counseling -- The case of Leslie -- Testing and assessment -- Holland's theory of vocational personalities and work environments -- The theory of work adjustment -- Super's developmental theory -- Gottfredson's theory of circumscription and compromise -- Social cognitive career theory -- Career construction theory and life designing paradigm -- Psychology of working theory -- Information about the world of work -- The intersection of career and noncareer issues -- Summary and integration.

"Career Theory and Practice: Learning Through Case Studies is designed to illustrate the process, theories, and application of career development counseling through a series of rich case studies. Authors Jane L. Swanson and Nadya A. Fouad use this approach throughout the book to highlight the similarities and differences between the featured theories, as well as to illustrate proper technique and application. The fully revised Fourth Edition features expanded coverage of testing and assessments, issues related to intersectionality, new chapters on the Psychology of Working, Social Constructionism, combining approaches from multiple theoretical perspectives, Ethical and Professional Issues, and Integrating Career Development in Different Settings, and an increased focus on substance use and mental health disorders"--